Deforestation and Biodiversity Loss

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What is the primary cause of deforestation?

  1. Natural disasters

  2. Urbanization

  3. Agriculture

  4. Mining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Agriculture, particularly the expansion of cropland and grazing land, is the leading cause of deforestation worldwide.

Which biome is most affected by deforestation?

  1. Temperate forests

  2. Tropical rainforests

  3. Tundra

  4. Grasslands


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tropical rainforests, with their rich biodiversity and high rates of deforestation, are the most affected biome.

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

  1. Releasing carbon dioxide

  2. Reducing oxygen production

  3. Increasing albedo

  4. Lowering humidity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

What is the term for the loss of species due to habitat destruction?

  1. Habitat fragmentation

  2. Extinction

  3. Endangerment

  4. Defaunation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Defaunation refers specifically to the loss of animal species due to habitat destruction.

Which animal group is most vulnerable to deforestation?

  1. Birds

  2. Mammals

  3. Reptiles

  4. Amphibians


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amphibians, with their dependence on moist habitats, are particularly susceptible to the effects of deforestation.

What is the term for the process of restoring a deforested area?

  1. Reforestation

  2. Afforestation

  3. Rewilding

  4. Conservation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reforestation involves planting trees in an area that has been previously deforested.

Which international agreement aims to reduce deforestation and promote sustainable forest management?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Paris Agreement

  3. Convention on Biological Diversity

  4. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Convention on Biological Diversity includes provisions to address deforestation and promote sustainable forest management.

What is the term for the process of converting a natural forest into a plantation of non-native tree species?

  1. Reforestation

  2. Afforestation

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Silviculture


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Afforestation involves planting trees in an area that was not previously forested.

Which country has the highest rate of deforestation in the world?

  1. Brazil

  2. Indonesia

  3. Democratic Republic of Congo

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brazil has consistently ranked among the countries with the highest rates of deforestation.

What is the term for the process of managing forests in a way that balances conservation and sustainable use?

  1. Agroforestry

  2. Silviculture

  3. Sustainable forestry

  4. Forest stewardship


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sustainable forestry aims to manage forests in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Which type of forest is most resistant to deforestation?

  1. Temperate forests

  2. Tropical rainforests

  3. Boreal forests

  4. Mangrove forests


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Boreal forests, with their cold climate and slow-growing trees, are more resistant to deforestation compared to other forest types.

What is the term for the process of converting a forest into agricultural land?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Afforestation

  3. Reforestation

  4. Agroforestry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation involves clearing a forest for non-forest uses, such as agriculture.

Which animal group is least affected by deforestation?

  1. Birds

  2. Mammals

  3. Reptiles

  4. Insects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Insects, with their ability to adapt to a wide range of habitats, are less affected by deforestation compared to other animal groups.

What is the term for the process of managing forests to produce timber while maintaining biodiversity?

  1. Agroforestry

  2. Silviculture

  3. Sustainable forestry

  4. Forest stewardship


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Silviculture involves managing forests to produce timber while considering the ecological impact and maintaining biodiversity.

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