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A quiz about the destruction of the world's forests

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What is deforestation?

When people cut down trees, without planting new ones

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What are the main reasons for deforestation?

Farming, urbanisation and industry

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What will happen to species if deforestation continues?

Many species will go extinct

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Why are trees important for life on earth?

Trees create oxygen, which we breath, and also help to control the earth’s temperature

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What is a drought?

When there is little or no rainfall, so plants can't grow

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What is erosion?

When soil goes away because of wind or rain

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How do trees help animals?

They provide food and shelter

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How do trees help humans?

They provide food, shelter, tools, resources, clean air, beauty, etc.

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What will happen to the earth's temperature if there are no more trees?

It will go up

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What should we do to stop deforestation?

Stop supporting industries that use deforestation, stop cutting down trees, plant more trees instead

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What do you think is the most important consequence of deforestation?

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Trees help to create rain. What will happen if there are no more trees?

Areas without trees will experience drought, and may eventually become deserts.

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Why do farmers cut down trees?

Because farm animals are grazing animals, so they need large amounts of pasture (grass).

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What kind of things do we make with trees?

Buildings, furniture and paper

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When did deforestation begin in the Amazon?

The 1960s

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How much has the Amazon reduced in the last 50 years?

20%

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