TRF Unit 4 Impacts of deforestation 4.2

1. Which of the following is NOT an impact of deforestation on native people?

• A. Loss of unique cultures

• B. Destruction of homes

• C. Increased risk of suffering from infectious diseases

• D. Reduced tourism resources

2. ___________ will decrease due to deforestation.

• A. The risk of water shortage

• B. Income of farmers

• C. Food price

• D. Government expenditure on food imports

3. Which of the following is NOT an impact of forest fires in Indonesia on Malaysia?

• A. The air quality is lowered.

• B. More people suffer from respiratory diseases.

• C. Land productivity is enhanced.

• D. More traffic accidents are induced.

4. About a half of the world’s timber is supplied by rainforest countries.

• A. True

• B. False

5. Loss of genetic resources may ___________ the research on medicines for curing cancers.

• A. slow down

• B. speed up