Question
Which statements about deforestation are correct?
1 Deforestation causes an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide.
2 Deforestation causes an increase in biodiversity.
3 Deforestation causes an increase in the loss of soil.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 3 only
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans B
Question
Which row shows whether the two natural resources are always managed sustainably?
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans D
Question
What could be undesirable effects of deforestation?
1 extinction of species
2 increased flooding
3 reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 2 and 3 only
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : A
Question
What are undesirable effects of deforestation?
(A) a decrease in soil erosion and a decrease in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
(B) a decrease in soil erosion but an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
(C) an increase in soil erosion but a decrease in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
(D) an increase in soil erosion and an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: D