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True or false:Deforestation is the process of planting more trees in a forested area.
True or false:Deforestation is the process of planting more trees in a forested area.
False (B)
True or false: The Philippines is one of the least deforested countries in the tropics.
True or false: The Philippines is one of the least deforested countries in the tropics.
False (B)
True or false: From 2001 to 2021, the Philippines gained 1.34Mha of relative tree cover.
True or false: From 2001 to 2021, the Philippines gained 1.34Mha of relative tree cover.
False (B)
True or false: Deforestation can have positive economic effects, such as creating income-earning opportunities and stimulating economic growth.
True or false: Deforestation can have positive economic effects, such as creating income-earning opportunities and stimulating economic growth.
True or false: Deforestation does not have any negative effects on biodiversity, climate change, or the spread of diseases.
True or false: Deforestation does not have any negative effects on biodiversity, climate change, or the spread of diseases.
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- Deforestation is the clearing of forested land for various reasons.
- Philippines is one of the most severely deforested countries in the tropics.
- From 2001 to 2021, Philippines lost 1.34Mha of relative tree cover.
- Deforestation leads to loss of biodiversity, climate change, and the spread of diseases.
- Deforestation reduces the appeal of tourist destinations and displaces wildlife.
- Deforestation creates income-earning opportunities, improves agricultural yields, and stimulates economic growth.
- Deforestation can have political benefits for the government.
- Governments can claim ownership of newly cleared land and suppress dissenting voices.
- Logging provides access to timber for building structures.
- Deforestation can create new land for agriculture or development.
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