Exploring the Impact of Deforestation on Our Planet

The video explores Earth's uniqueness as the only known planet with life, highlighting its diverse ecosystems. It discusses the impact of human activities, particularly deforestation, on the environment and the balance of gases in the atmosphere. The Amazon rainforest, known for its vast biodiversity, is emphasized as a critical ecosystem facing alarming deforestation rates. The video concludes with a call to action for preventing deforestation to protect these vital ecosystems.

Which planet is known to support life?

• Venus

• Mars

• Earth

• Jupiter

What is a major consequence of deforestation?

• Improved air quality

• Loss of biodiversity

• Decreased animal migration

• Increased urbanization

How does deforestation directly affect animal populations?

• No effect

• Improves biodiversity

• Increases population

• Forces migration

What role do trees play in the carbon cycle?

• Produce carbon dioxide

• Absorb oxygen

• Produce nitrogen

• Absorb carbon dioxide

How does deforestation affect atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?

• Decreases them

• Increases them

• No effect

• Makes them fluctuate

What is the Amazon rainforest often referred to as?

• The heart of the planet

• The world's lungs

• Earth's pantry

• The green ocean

Approximately how many different kinds of plants are found in the Amazon?

• Over 20,000

• Over 30,000

• Over 40,000

• Over 50,000

What percentage of known organisms on Earth is estimated to live in the Amazon?

• 15%

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

What is the annual rate of deforestation in the Amazon?

• Approximately 20,000 sq km

• Approximately 14,000 sq km

• Approximately 10,000 sq km

• Approximately 5,000 sq km

What is a direct action to combat deforestation?

• Planting more trees

• Increasing agricultural land

• Building more cities

• Expanding industrial areas