Question 1

In South America, most deforestation takes place because of a need for agricultural land.

A.True

B.False

Question 2

Deforestation includes damage from more than logging companies. It’s also from:

A.agricultural companies

B.European corporations exploiting the areas

C.U.S. corporations exploiting the areas

D.all of the above

Question 3

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 4

Finding a solution to the problems of clear cutting involves:

A.destroying the industries that rely on it

B.considering the economic problems that would result

C.solving only the short-term financial problems

D.solving only the long-term financial problems

Question 5

Which of the following occurs when trees are taken away not burnt, so their nutrients are not released into the soil?

A.slash and burn agriculture

B.intensive agriculture

C.commercial logging

D.none of the above