IMPORTANCE OF FORESTS

What percentage of the life on land lives in forests?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

Forests are home to more than three-quarters of the world´s life on land. Tropican rainforests are home to more species than any other terrestrial habitat.

Which of these animals live and rely on forests habitat?

• tigers

• elephants

• river dolphins

• poison dart frogs

Forests contain vast diversity, from the canopy of trees to the soil.

Forests also keep rivers healthy through their plentiful tree roots, which filter water and prevent erosion. 1 in 10 known species on Earth lives in the Amazon rain forest alone! And 750 million people live in forests too!

A healthy habitat is not important to protect species.

• True

• False

Forest health is essencial for species to survive and thrive. When we protect forests, it helps to protect all the organisms that live within them, keeping the ecosystem in balance.

Forests .............air and water through plant life to keep ecosystem healthy.

• poison

• filter

• destroy

• create

The plant life of forests can also help soil together with its roots. This prevents the soil from washing awaying when it rains.

Which of these products come from materials found in forests?

• chocolate

• gum

• rubber

• paper towels

Forests clean air and water and reduce the risk of disease.

Nearly one in three outbreaks of new and emerging diseases are linked to land-use change, including deforestation.

Which of the following is a good way to protect forests?

• Buy eco-friendly paper products

• Spread the word about the benefits of forests

• Recycle paper products

• All of the above

When deforestation or degratation occurs, that balance can be thrown off.

This results in changes in precipitation and river flow.

Forest health doesn´t influence human health.

• true

• false

Forests play a critical role in reducing climate change.

They soak up carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that would otherwise be free in the atmosphere and contribute to ongoing changes in climate patterns. When deforestation occurs, some of this carbon is released back into the atmosphere.

Trees play a key role in the ..............cycle by helping balance this important resource on the land and in the atmosphere.

• water

• hydrologic

Forests provide the materials for day-to-day products like toilet paper, medicine and notebooks.

When purchasing wood and paper products, look for the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) logo to know that your product (and/or its packaging) comes from a responsibly managed forest. Switching to forest-friendly products helps protect wildlife too.

Forests like the Amazon rain forest can help combat climate change.

• true

• false