Conservation of Forests Quiz - CBSE Class 7 Science
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What is the primary purpose of conserving forests?
- To increase urban development
- To maintain biodiversity
- To expand agricultural land
- To build more roads
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Answer: B. To maintain biodiversity
Conserving forests helps in maintaining biodiversity by providing habitats for various species.
Which forest conservation method involves planting new trees to restore a forest area?
- Deforestation
- Desertification
- Afforestation
- Urbanization
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Answer: C. Afforestation
Afforestation is the process of planting trees in an area to create a forest where there was none before or restore a depleted forest.
Which of these organizations is known internationally for its role in forest conservation?
- World Health Organization
- Greenpeace
- UNICEF
- International Monetary Fund
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Answer: B. Greenpeace
Greenpeace is an international organization focused on environmental issues, including forest conservation.
What is a potential consequence of inadequate forest conservation?
- Increased biodiversity
- Strengthened ecosystem
- More forest fires
- Enhanced carbon capture
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Answer: C. More forest fires
Inadequate forest conservation can increase the incidence of forest fires due to drier conditions and accumulation of flammable materials.
What role do forests play in the carbon cycle?
- They release carbon dioxide
- They store carbon in the ecosystem
- They convert carbon to oxygen
- They prevent photosynthesis
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Answer: B. They store carbon in the ecosystem
Forests act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in biomass and soil.