Deforestation and Economic Impacts

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What is the primary economic impact of deforestation?

  1. Increased agricultural productivity

  2. Reduced soil erosion

  3. Loss of biodiversity

  4. Increased carbon sequestration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deforestation leads to the loss of biodiversity, which can have a negative impact on the economy by reducing the availability of resources such as food, medicine, and timber.

How does deforestation affect the global carbon cycle?

  1. It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

  2. It decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

  3. It has no effect on the global carbon cycle.

  4. It reverses the global carbon cycle.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when trees are burned or decompose. This can contribute to climate change.

Which of the following is not a negative economic impact of deforestation?

  1. Loss of agricultural land

  2. Increased flooding

  3. Improved water quality

  4. Reduced soil erosion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deforestation can lead to improved water quality by reducing the amount of sediment and pollutants that enter waterways.

How does deforestation affect the livelihoods of people who depend on forests for their survival?

  1. It increases their income.

  2. It provides them with new opportunities.

  3. It reduces their access to resources.

  4. It improves their quality of life.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deforestation can reduce the access of people who depend on forests for their survival to resources such as food, water, and shelter.

What is the most effective way to reduce deforestation?

  1. Increase the demand for wood products.

  2. Reduce the demand for wood products.

  3. Increase the supply of wood products.

  4. Reduce the supply of wood products.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Reducing the demand for wood products can help to reduce deforestation by making it less profitable to clear forests for timber.

What is the term used to describe the process of planting trees in areas that have been deforested?

  1. Reforestation

  2. Afforestation

  3. Deforestation

  4. Reforestation and Afforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reforestation is the process of planting trees in areas that have been deforested.

Which of the following is not a benefit of reforestation?

  1. It helps to reduce climate change.

  2. It provides habitat for wildlife.

  3. It increases the risk of flooding.

  4. It improves air quality.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reforestation can help to reduce the risk of flooding by reducing the amount of runoff from rainfall.

What is the term used to describe the process of clearing forests for agriculture?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Reforestation

  3. Afforestation

  4. Agroforestry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation is the process of clearing forests for agriculture or other uses.

Which of the following is not a negative impact of deforestation on agriculture?

  1. It reduces soil fertility.

  2. It increases the risk of flooding.

  3. It improves crop yields.

  4. It increases the risk of pests and diseases.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deforestation can reduce crop yields by reducing the amount of nutrients in the soil and increasing the risk of pests and diseases.

What is the term used to describe the process of using trees to create a sustainable agricultural system?

  1. Agroforestry

  2. Silviculture

  3. Deforestation

  4. Reforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agroforestry is the process of using trees to create a sustainable agricultural system.

Which of the following is not a benefit of agroforestry?

  1. It helps to reduce soil erosion.

  2. It provides habitat for wildlife.

  3. It increases the risk of flooding.

  4. It improves water quality.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Agroforestry can help to reduce the risk of flooding by reducing the amount of runoff from rainfall.

What is the term used to describe the process of using trees to create a sustainable forest management system?

  1. Silviculture

  2. Agroforestry

  3. Deforestation

  4. Reforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silviculture is the process of using trees to create a sustainable forest management system.

Which of the following is not a benefit of silviculture?

  1. It helps to reduce soil erosion.

  2. It provides habitat for wildlife.

  3. It increases the risk of flooding.

  4. It improves water quality.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Silviculture can help to reduce the risk of flooding by reducing the amount of runoff from rainfall.

What is the term used to describe the process of using trees to create a sustainable urban environment?

  1. Urban forestry

  2. Agroforestry

  3. Silviculture

  4. Reforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urban forestry is the process of using trees to create a sustainable urban environment.

Which of the following is not a benefit of urban forestry?

  1. It helps to reduce air pollution.

  2. It provides habitat for wildlife.

  3. It increases the risk of flooding.

  4. It improves water quality.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Urban forestry can help to reduce the risk of flooding by reducing the amount of runoff from rainfall.

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