Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 4 – Human Impact, Technology & Responsible Choices
Deforestation: Trade-offs Between People and Nature
Analyse the costs and benefits of cutting forests for people and the environment.
Module
Quarter 4 – Human Impact, Technology & Responsible Choices
Age
Age 11
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
What is deforestation?
Question 2
Multiple choice
Which of these is a reason why forests are cut down?
Question 3
Multiple choice
How does deforestation affect the global climate?
Question 4
True or false
Sustainable forestry, where trees are replanted after logging, can reduce the environmental impact of timber production.
Question 5
Matching
Match each consequence of deforestation to whether it affects people, nature, or both.