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Flashcards on Deforestation
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What is deforestation?
The clearing or removal of trees from a forested area.
What are the main causes of deforestation?
Logging, agriculture expansion, cattle ranching, and urbanization.
What are the negative effects of deforestation?
Loss of biodiversity, climate change, soil erosion, and disrupted water cycles.
What is the impact of deforestation on biodiversity?
Deforestation leads to the loss of habitats, reducing biodiversity.
How does deforestation contribute to climate change?
Trees absorb carbon dioxide, so their removal increases greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
What are the consequences of soil erosion caused by deforestation?
Soil erosion reduces soil fertility, leading to decreased agricultural productivity.
How does deforestation impact water cycles?
Without trees, the water cycle is disrupted, leading to decreased rainfall and increased flooding.
What are some sustainable alternatives to deforestation?
Reforestation, sustainable farming practices, and using alternative materials instead of wood.
What is the role of governments in preventing deforestation?
Governments can enact and enforce laws, promote conservation initiatives, and support sustainable development.
How can individuals contribute to reducing deforestation?
By consuming sustainable products, supporting conservation organizations, and practicing responsible forestry.
What are the economic impacts of deforestation?
Deforestation can provide short-term economic benefits but often leads to long-term economic losses.
What are the social impacts of deforestation?
Deforestation can adversely affect local communities, indigenous peoples, and cultural heritage.
What is clear-cutting?
Clear-cutting is a logging method where all trees in an area are cut down.
What is selective logging?
Selective logging is a logging method where only specific trees are cut to minimize ecological impact.
What is afforestation?
Afforestation refers to the process of establishing a forest in an area where there was no forest.
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What is the main cause of deforestation?
Climate change
Natural disasters
Agriculture expansion
Mining activities
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What are the negative effects of deforestation?
Loss of biodiversity
Increased rainfall
Improved soil fertility
Enhanced water cycles
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How does deforestation impact climate change?
It reduces air pollution
It increases greenhouse gas emissions
It promotes renewable energy
It stabilizes global temperatures
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Which logging method removes all trees in an area?
Clear-cutting
Selective logging
Sustainable logging
Afforestation
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What is the role of governments in preventing deforestation?
Promoting deforestation
Enacting and enforcing laws
Encouraging unsustainable practices
Supporting illegal logging
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How can individuals contribute to reducing deforestation?
Using more paper products
Consuming sustainable products
Supporting deforestation activities
Neglecting conservation organizations
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Why is afforestation an important strategy?
It promotes deforestation
It accelerates soil erosion
It helps restore forest cover
It leads to increased urbanization
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What are the economic impacts of deforestation?
Long-term economic losses
Increased job opportunities
Enhanced economic growth
Improved living standards
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How does deforestation affect local communities?
It has no impact on local communities
It brings economic prosperity
It adversely affects them
It increases cultural diversity
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What is the process of establishing a forest in an area where there was no forest called?
Afforestation
Deforestation
Reforestation
Selective logging
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