Question 1
Deforestation is the removal of trees and forests, usually through cutting or burning.
A.True
B.False
Question 2
Trees are made of about 50% carbon, so when trees are burnt:
A.carbon is released into the atmosphere
B.the carbon dissolves in the heat of the fire
C.carbon mixes with the soil and makes the dirt unsuitable for farming
D.none of the above
Question 3
Desertification means:
A.clearing away small portions of a forest
B.clearing away only selected trees in the forest
C.clearing away large portions of the forest at one time
D.clearing away large portions, but only select trees at a time
Question 4
Some items that can be bought as recycled paper products include:
A.notebook paper
B.paper towels
C.toilet paper
D.all of the above
Question 5
Which of the following includes burning the stumps to release the nutrients into the soil needed to grow crops?
A.slash and burn agriculture
B.intensive agriculture
C.commercial logging
D.none of the above