Fill in each blank with the correct word from the lesson.

1. The consequences extend far beyond the forest itself: flooding increases, _______, soils erode, and atmospheric carbon dioxide rises, accelerating climate change.
2. _______ is the large-scale removal of forests.
3. _______ include soil erosion, flooding, species extinction, disrupted rainfall, and increased carbon dioxide.
4. Community-_______d conservation recognises that tribal and forest communities have protected forests for generations and empowers them to continue.
5. Conservation _______s include protected areas, reforestation with native species, and community stewardship.

Choose the best option for each question.

1. What is the main cause of deforestation globally?
   a) Wildfiresb) Agricultural expansion for farming and ranchingc) Tourismd) Climate change
2. What happens to rainfall when forests are removed?
   a) Rainfall increasesb) Rainfall is unaffectedc) Rainfall decreasesd) It only affects coastal areas
3. What did the Chipko Movement involve?
   a) Planting trees in citiesb) Villagers hugging trees to prevent fellingc) Building check dams near forestsd) Legal protests against logging companies

Write T for True or F for False in the brackets.

1. Agricultural expansion for farming and ranching is one of the key concepts in the lesson on Deforestation and Its Consequences.
2. Wildfires is the main topic of this lesson.
3. Rainfall decreases is one of the key concepts in the lesson on Deforestation and Its Consequences.
4. Rainfall increases is the main topic of this lesson.

1. In your own words, explain what Deforestation and Its Consequences means.
2. List two things you learned from this lesson on Deforestation and Its Consequences.