deforestation

Question 1

Land spanning more than 0.5 hectares with trees
taller than 5 meters and a canopy cover of more
than 10 percent, or trees able to reach these
thresholds in situ.

Answer 1

forest

Question 2

Complex ecological systems and natural
resources in which trees are the dominant life
form

Answer 2

forest

Question 3

_______ is a large area dominated by trees and
other vegetation, characterized by a complex
ecosystem that includes various species of plants,
animals, fungi, and microorganisms

Answer 3

forest

Question 4

Clearing or thinning of forests by humans.
__________ represents one of the largest issues in
global land use.

Answer 4

Deforestation

Question 5

Large-scale farming
for cash crops (e.g., soy, palm oil).

Answer 5

Commercial Agriculture

Question 6

Cattle ranching, particularly
in tropical regions.

Answer 6

Livestock Farming

Question 7

Small-scale farming for
local food production

Answer 7

Subsistence Farming

Question 8

Extraction of minerals and fossil
fuels, leading to land clearing

Answer 8

Mining

Question 9

Construction
of roads, highways, and energy facilities.

Answer 9

Infrastructure Development

Question 10

Expansion of cities and towns
into forested areas.

Answer 10

Urbanization

Question 11

Unsustainable
practices in resource extraction, including
logging and fuelwood collection

Answer 11

Over-exploitation of Resources

Question 12

Economic incentives driving
the demand for agricultural products, timber,
and minerals

Answer 12

Market Demand

Question 13

Extreme weather events
(wildfires, droughts) leading to forest loss.

Answer 13

Climate Change

Question 14

Increased demand for
land and resources due to rising
populations

Answer 14

Population Growth

Question 15

Conflicts over land
ownership and usage rights can lead to
deforestation

Answer 15

Land Tenure Issues

Question 16

Deforestation leads to
habitat destruction, threatening countless
species of plants and animals, many of which
may become extinct

Answer 16

loss of biodiversity

Question 17

Trees help anchor the soil; their
removal can lead to increased erosion, loss of
fertile topsoil, and degradation of land

Answer 17

Soil Erosion

Question 18

Forests play a crucial
role in maintaining the water cycle.
Deforestation can alter rainfall patterns, reduce
groundwater recharge, and increase the risk of
floods and droughts

Answer 18

Water Cycle Disruption

Question 19

Trees
absorb carbon dioxide (CO2); when they are
cut down, the stored carbon is released back
into the atmosphere, contributing to global
warming.

Answer 19

Increased Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

Question 20

Deforestation can
lead to changes in local and global climate
patterns, affecting weather systems and
increasing the frequency of extreme weather
events

Answer 20

Altered Climate Patterns:

Question 21

Impact on Human
Communities

Answer 21

Displacement of Indigenous Peoples
Food and Water Security
Economic Consequences

Question 22

Health Issues

Answer 22

Air Quality Deterioration
Spread of Diseases

Question 23

Loss of Ecosystem
Services

Answer 23

Decreased Natural Resources
Reduced Climate Regulation

Question 24

Deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing carbon dioxide (CO2)
stored in trees, accounting for about ________ of global emissions

Answer 24

10-15%

Question 25

Planting trees in areas where forests have been cut down to restore ecosystems and enhance biodiversity

Answer 25

Reforestation

Question 26

Planting trees in previously non-forested areas to expand forest cover and increase carbon sequestration.

Answer 26

Afforestatio

Question 27

Implementing practices that minimize damage to surrounding trees and the ecosystem

Answer 27

Selective Logging

Question 28

Promoting sustainable forestry through certification programs (e.g., Forest Stewardship Council - FSC) that ensure responsible practices.

Answer 28

Certification Schemes

Question 29

means planting crops between rows of trees

Answer 29

alley cropping

Question 30

operations grow crops under a forest canopy to provide ideal shade

Answer 30

Forest Farming

Question 31

combines trees with livestock and forage

Answer 31

Silvopasture

Question 32

: promotes sustainable forest management

Answer 32

Presidential Decree No. 1153 (1977)

Question 33

encourages reforestation efforts

Answer 33

Executive Order No. 287 (2000)

Question 34

regulates mining operations

Answer 34

Philippine Mining Act (1995):

Question 35

outlines specific targets and actions to reduce deforestation rates

Answer 35

Philippine Development Plan (PDP):

Question 36

: aimed at planting billions of trees to restore degraded forests and protect watersheds.

Answer 36

National Greening Program (NGP)

Question 37

: recognizes the rights of Indigenous Peoples to their ancestral lands

Answer 37

Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA)

Question 38

: The primary government agency responsible for forest management, conservation, and protection.

Answer 38

Forest Management Bureau (FMB)

Question 39

: establishes a framework for climate change adaptation and mitigation

Answer 39

Climate Change Act of 2009

Question 40

: ongoing efforts to review laws for better resource management and conservation

Answer 40

Environmental groups' advocacy

Question 41

Using satellite imagery and drones to monitor deforestation and enforce regulations

Answer 41

Remote Sensing and Monitoring

Question 42

Developing crop varieties that require less land and are more resilient to climate change

Answer 42

Biotechnology

Question 43

___________ often results from the unsustainable management of natural resources and is often driven by agricultural over-exploitation

Answer 43

Degradation

Question 44

To achieve Land Degradation Neutrality, wherein the amount and quality of land ecosystems remains stable and do not decrease further

Answer 44

Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030

Question 45

Establishing systems for monitoring forest cover changes and reporting on deforestation rates to inform policy and action

Answer 45

Deforestation Tracking

Question 46

The UN's Fight Against Deforestation

Answer 46

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15 Green Wall Project

Question 47

aims to conserve life on land by protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managing forests, combating desertification, and halting biodiversity loss

Answer 47

SDG 15: “LIFE ON LAND

Question 48

aims to combat desertification and deforestation in the Sahel region of Africa

Answer 48

GREEN WALL PROJECT (Green Wall Initiative)

Question 49

Home to millions of species, many yet undiscovered

Answer 49

Biodiversity Hotspot:

Question 50

Absorbs massive amounts of carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change

Answer 50

Climate Regulator

Question 51

Plays a crucial role in global rainfall patterns

Answer 51

Water Cycle Influence:

Question 52

Home to numerous indigenous groups who depend on the forest for their survival

Answer 52

Indigenous Communities

Question 53

The ____________ has been a vital ecosystem for millennia, but deforestation has accelerated since the 1970s, driven by various factors

Answer 53

Amazon rainforest

Question 54

_________________ covered 84% of its land in 1900, but deforestation accelerated from the 1970s onward.

Answer 54

Indonesia’s forests

Question 55

The ____________, the world’s second-largest rainforest, covering a vast area in Central Africa. This rainforest has historically experienced lower deforestation rates than the Amazon, but rates are rising.

Answer 55

Congo Basin

Question 56

The Philippines was once a land of lush rainforests, covering almost ______ of its territory. However, it has been steadily shrinking for centuries

Answer 56

95%

Question 57

The ___________ of the Philippines in the 16th century marked the beginning of deforestation.

Answer 57

Spanish colonization