Causes of Deforestation
What is the main reason people cut down trees?
To make space for farming and agriculture.
What gas do trees produce that humans need to breathe?
Oxygen.
What gas traps heat in the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂).
What is planting new trees called?
Reforestation.
What happens to sea levels when ice melts?
They rise.
What industry cuts trees for paper and furniture?
The logging industry.
What happens to animals when forests are destroyed?
They lose their homes and may become endangered.
What is the name for Earth getting warmer over time?
Global warming.
What type of energy does not pollute the air?
Renewable energy.
What kind of storms become stronger due to global warming?
Hurricanes.
What type of farming, especially for palm oil, causes deforestation?
Large-scale plantation farming.
What happens to soil when trees are removed?
It erodes or washes away easily.
What melts at the poles because of global warming?
Ice caps and glaciers.
What can schools do to help the environment?
Start recycling programs.
What happens to animals that live in cold climates?
They lose their habitats.
What human activity clears forests to build homes and cities?
Urban development.
What happens to rainfall when forests are cut down?
Rainfall decreases and droughts become more common.
What type of energy can help reduce global warming?
Renewable energy like solar or wind power.
What can farmers do to protect forests?
Use sustainable farming methods.
What happens to crops when temperatures rise too much?
They may die or produce less food.
What type of farming involves cutting and burning trees to clear land?
Slash-and-burn farming.
What happens to Earth’s temperature when too many trees are cut down?
It increases due to more carbon dioxide in the air.
What can people do to help reduce global warming?
Use less energy, recycle, and plant trees.
What global program helps countries protect forests?
The REDD+ program.
What happens to coral reefs when oceans get warmer?
They bleach and die.