8.3 - Threats to The Forests

Deforestation is best described as

Forest degradation occurs when

A major global driver of forest loss is

On steep Caribbean hillsides, deforestation most directly increases the risk of

Habitat fragmentation is when a forest is

Which is an ecosystem service provided by forests?

One important historical reason the Caribbean lost much of its original forest cover is

After forest is cleared on a hillside in Dominica, a heavy storm occurs. The river below turns muddy. The best explanation is that

A new road is built through a forest in Guyana. Which impact is most directly linked to fragmentation?

Selective logging removes a few valuable trees but leaves most of the forest standing. This is best described as

A coral reef near a river mouth in Jamaica becomes cloudy after major hillside clearing inland. What is the most likely link?

An island’s forest cover falls from 60% to 45% of its land area. This is a decrease of

In some Caribbean communities, trees are cut mainly to make charcoal and fuelwood. This driver of forest loss is best classified as

A forestry plan requires leaving a 20 m strip of trees along rivers during logging. The main benefit is to

Which set of processes best explains why deforestation can increase flash flooding?

Two watersheds receive the same 100 mm storm in 24 hours. Watershed A is 70% forested; Watershed B is 20% forested. Which is most likely to have the higher peak river discharge?

After a road is built through forest, the edges become hotter and drier, and fires spread more easily. This is an example of

A student says: “Planting a single fast-growing tree plantation fully replaces a natural forest.” Which response is most accurate?

Which policy combination is most likely to slow rapid forest loss both globally and in the Caribbean?

A country passes a law against illegal logging, but forest loss continues. Which missing factor is most likely?

Why does clearing and burning forests increase atmospheric carbon dioxide in TWO ways?