1. The concept of “reforestation” refers to what?
2. Which of the following tree species is known for its ability to survive in highly saline coastal waters, providing critical habitat for marine life?
3. Which forest is home to the tallest trees in the world?
4. What is forest fragmentation?
5. Which global agreement focuses on preventing deforestation and promoting sustainable forest management as part of efforts to combat climate change?
6. What is the primary benefit of "riparian forests" that grow alongside rivers and streams?
7. . Which forest is famous for being a home to mountain gorillas?
8. Which forest is recognized as a critical carbon sink, absorbing significant amounts of CO2?
9. In which forest type would you typically find trees that have adapted to extreme cold and minimal sunlight, such as larches and spruces?
10. What percentage of Earth's terrestrial animals and plants live in forests?
11. The Daintree Rainforest, one of the oldest rainforests in the world, is located in which country?
12. What is the main purpose of mangrove forests?
13. Which country has the largest area of reforested land?
14. Which forest management technique involves the intentional use of fire to clear undergrowth and prevent larger, uncontrollable wildfires?
15. Which concept describes the capacity of a forest to absorb carbon dioxide and store carbon over long periods, helping to mitigate climate change?
16. The Congo Basin is the second-largest rainforest in the world. In which continent is it located?
17. What role do "mycorrhizal fungi" play in forest ecosystems?
18. In terms of forest economics, what is "non-timber forest products" (NTFPs)?
19. Which international organization created the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to promote responsible management of the world's forests? A)
20. The unique cloud forests are typically found at which altitudes?
21. What is the name of the agreement established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to combat illegal logging and promote sustainable forest management?
22. . What forest region is often referred to as the "Biodiversity Hotspot" due to its exceptionally high number of endemic species, but also faces significant deforestation?
23. In which continent is the Valdivian temperate rainforest, one of the few temperate rainforests in the world, located?
24. The term "carbon sink" in the context of forests refers to what?
25. The Black Forest, known for its dense woodlands and folklore, is located in which country?
26. Which forest type is most common in regions with a Mediterranean climate?
27. . What type of forest is found in regions with high temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year?
28. Which practice involves planting fast-growing tree species for timber production, often at the expense of biodiversity and soil health?
29. The Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forests are rich in biodiversity and primarily located in which countries?
30. Which type of forest is characterized by thick, dense vegetation and a high level of biodiversity but experiences significant deforestation due to palm oil plantations?
31. What is the primary cause of forest fires in many parts of the world?
32. What is agroforestry?
33. The Kyoto Protocol encouraged countries to adopt which of the following practices to meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets through forest management?
34. What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by forests?
35. What is the primary cause of tropical deforestation in the Amazon Basin?
36. Which region is home to the majority of the world’s boreal forests?
