Test your knowledge on deforestation and its impact on the environment in this informative quiz. Explore the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to this global issue. Challenge yourself to become more aware of the importance of forest conservation.

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@CostSavingAntigorite

Questions and Answers

Which type of land use does deforestation involve?

All of the above

Where does the most concentrated deforestation occur?

Tropical rainforests

What percentage of Earth's land surface is covered by forests at present?

31%

How much forest area is destroyed every year?

<p>15 million to 18 million hectares</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many trees are cut down each minute on average?

<p>2,400 trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Deforestation Overview

Deforestation involves the conversion of forested lands to non-forest uses, such as agriculture, urbanization, and logging.

Forest Coverage and Destruction

Forests currently cover around 30% of the Earth's land surface.
Approximately 13 million hectares of forest area are destroyed every year.
This translates to an average of around 27 soccer fields of forest being cut down every minute, or around 50,000 trees per minute.