Deforestation Flashcards
1
Q
Acres of forest cleared or degraded worldwide per week
A
at least 1 million
2
Q
A forest is a
A
renewable source
3
Q
the removal of forest acres at that rate…
A
is much than the rate at which the trees can be replaced
4
Q
Are forests being managed and maintained
A
No
5
Q
what are they actually being
A
exploited in a destructive way
6
Q
When a small area is cleared,
A
the forest recovers quickly
7
Q
when large areas are cleared,
A
there are many consequences on the environment
