Forest cover

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/forest-cover

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the global forest coverage percentage?Approximately 31% of the Earth's land surface
2. What is the major forest biomes?Tropical rainforests, temperate forests, boreal forests
3. Why do forests help the planet?Forests absorb carbon dioxide, keep water clean, and give homes to many animals and plants.
4. Where are the biggest forests found?The biggest forests are in tropical rainforests, temperate forests, and boreal forests, each in different climate zones.

Anthropogenic: Originating from human activity.
Carbon Sink: A natural reservoir that accumulates and stores carbon-containing chemical compounds.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.