Inequality and Deforestation

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Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to inequality-driven deforestation?

  1. Unequal land distribution

  2. Poverty

  3. Sustainable forestry practices

  4. Lack of access to education


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sustainable forestry practices aim to reduce deforestation, while the other factors contribute to it.

How does inequality contribute to deforestation in developing countries?

  1. The wealthy elite often own large tracts of land, leading to land grabbing and deforestation.

  2. The poor are forced to clear forests for subsistence farming due to lack of alternative livelihood options.

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both factors contribute to deforestation in developing countries.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of inequality-driven deforestation?

  1. Loss of biodiversity

  2. Climate change

  3. Improved air quality

  4. Increased poverty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deforestation leads to a decrease in air quality, not an improvement.

What is the term used to describe the process by which the wealthy elite acquire land at the expense of the poor, often leading to deforestation?

  1. Land grabbing

  2. Deforestation

  3. Inequality

  4. Poverty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Land grabbing is the term used to describe this process.

How does deforestation impact the livelihoods of indigenous communities?

  1. It disrupts their traditional way of life and access to resources.

  2. It improves their economic opportunities.

  3. It has no impact on their livelihoods.

  4. It increases their access to education and healthcare.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation can have a devastating impact on indigenous communities, as it disrupts their traditional way of life and access to resources.

Which of the following is NOT a potential solution to address inequality-driven deforestation?

  1. Land reform policies to promote more equitable land distribution.

  2. Providing alternative livelihood options for the poor to reduce their dependence on forest resources.

  3. Promoting sustainable forestry practices.

  4. Increasing deforestation rates to generate economic growth.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing deforestation rates would exacerbate the problem, not solve it.

What role do international trade policies play in inequality-driven deforestation?

  1. They can contribute to deforestation by creating demand for products that require forest resources.

  2. They can promote sustainable forestry practices by rewarding countries that protect their forests.

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

International trade policies can both contribute to and mitigate deforestation.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of inequality-driven deforestation for future generations?

  1. Loss of biodiversity

  2. Climate change

  3. Improved food security

  4. Increased poverty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deforestation can lead to decreased food security, not improved food security.

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

  1. It releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when trees are burned or decompose.

  2. It reduces the amount of oxygen produced by trees.

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deforestation contributes to climate change in both ways.

What is the term used to describe the process by which the poor are forced to clear forests for subsistence farming due to lack of alternative livelihood options?

  1. Land grabbing

  2. Deforestation

  3. Slash-and-burn agriculture

  4. Poverty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Slash-and-burn agriculture is the term used to describe this process.

How does deforestation impact the water cycle?

  1. It can lead to changes in rainfall patterns and water availability.

  2. It has no impact on the water cycle.

  3. It improves water quality.

  4. It increases water storage capacity.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation can disrupt the water cycle, leading to changes in rainfall patterns and water availability.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of addressing inequality-driven deforestation?

  1. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

  2. Improved biodiversity conservation

  3. Increased poverty

  4. Enhanced climate resilience


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Addressing inequality-driven deforestation would likely reduce poverty, not increase it.

What role do governments play in addressing inequality-driven deforestation?

  1. They can implement land reform policies to promote more equitable land distribution.

  2. They can provide alternative livelihood options for the poor to reduce their dependence on forest resources.

  3. They can promote sustainable forestry practices.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governments can play a crucial role in addressing inequality-driven deforestation through various measures.

How does deforestation impact soil quality?

  1. It can lead to soil erosion and degradation.

  2. It improves soil fertility.

  3. It has no impact on soil quality.

  4. It increases soil moisture content.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation can lead to soil erosion and degradation, as trees help to hold the soil in place.

What is the term used to describe the process by which the wealthy elite acquire land at the expense of the poor, often leading to deforestation?

  1. Land grabbing

  2. Deforestation

  3. Inequality

  4. Poverty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Land grabbing is the term used to describe this process.

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