Forest Resources

What are the three main types of forests?

• Desert forests, savanna forests, and tundra forests

• Mangrove forests, taiga forests, and alpine forests

• Tropical rainforests, temperate forests, and boreal forests

• Deciduous forests, coniferous forests, and mixed forests

List three forest products and their uses.

• 1. Wood - used for construction, furniture, paper. 2. Medicinal plants - used for pharmaceuticals, herbal remedies. 3. Rubber - used for tires, industrial products.

• 2. Glass - used for pharmaceuticals, herbal remedies.

• 1. Plastic - used for construction, furniture, paper.

• 3. Metal - used for tires, industrial products.

How does deforestation impact the environment?

• Deforestation leads to reduced biodiversity, increased greenhouse gas emissions, disrupted water cycles, and soil erosion.

• Deforestation helps in preserving water cycles

• Deforestation has no impact on the environment

• Deforestation leads to increased biodiversity

What are some forest management practices?

• Selective logging, prescribed burning, reforestation, wildlife habitat preservation

• Clear-cutting, deforestation, monoculture planting

Name one ecosystem service provided by forests.

• Carbon sequestration

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion prevention

• Water purification

Which type of forest is characterized by coniferous trees?

• Tropical forest

• Boreal forest

• Deciduous forest

• Mangrove forest

How can individuals contribute to forest conservation?

• Ignoring environmental regulations

• Supporting deforestation

• Using more paper products

• Planting trees, reducing paper usage, supporting sustainable forestry practices, participating in community clean-up events, and educating others.

What is the role of forests in carbon sequestration?

• Forests absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis and store it in trees, soil, and other biomass.

• Forests contribute to global warming by emitting carbon

• Forests release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• Forests have no impact on carbon sequestration

Explain the concept of sustainable forest management.

• Sustainable forest management does not aim to preserve forests for the long term.

• Sustainable forest management aims to balance environmental, social, and economic aspects to ensure forests are preserved for the long term.

• Sustainable forest management focuses solely on economic benefits.

• Sustainable forest management does not consider social aspects.