Conservation of Forests Quiz - CBSE Class 7 Science

Free practice quiz: Conservation of Forests (CBSE Class 7 Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 7 Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Conservation of Forests, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary purpose of conserving forests?

   1. To increase urban development
   2. To maintain biodiversity
   3. To expand agricultural land
   4. To build more roads
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   Answer: B. To maintain biodiversity

   Conserving forests helps in maintaining biodiversity by providing habitats for various species.

2. Which forest conservation method involves planting new trees to restore a forest area?

   1. Deforestation
   2. Desertification
   3. Afforestation
   4. Urbanization
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   Answer: C. Afforestation

   Afforestation is the process of planting trees in an area to create a forest where there was none before or restore a depleted forest.

3. Which of these organizations is known internationally for its role in forest conservation?

   1. World Health Organization
   2. Greenpeace
   3. UNICEF
   4. International Monetary Fund
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   Answer: B. Greenpeace

   Greenpeace is an international organization focused on environmental issues, including forest conservation.

4. What is a potential consequence of inadequate forest conservation?

   1. Increased biodiversity
   2. Strengthened ecosystem
   3. More forest fires
   4. Enhanced carbon capture
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   Answer: C. More forest fires

   Inadequate forest conservation can increase the incidence of forest fires due to drier conditions and accumulation of flammable materials.

5. What role do forests play in the carbon cycle?

   1. They release carbon dioxide
   2. They store carbon in the ecosystem
   3. They convert carbon to oxygen
   4. They prevent photosynthesis
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   Answer: B. They store carbon in the ecosystem

   Forests act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in biomass and soil.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following human activities can directly harm forest conservation?
2. Why is the conservation of forest resources important for climate regulation?
3. Which practice is NOT beneficial for forest conservation?
4. What is the effect of deforestation on soil quality?
5. Which of the following is a benefit of conserving forests for indigenous communities?
6. What is one social impact of conserving forests?
7. Which is NOT an ecological benefit of forests?
8. Which legal measure helps in forest conservation?
9. What can local communities do to participate in forest conservation efforts?
10. How does forest conservation impact water cycles?
11. Which of the following is an example of community-driven forest conservation?
12. How can technology aid in forest conservation?
13. Which factor can lead to the degradation of forest resources?
14. How does the loss of forests affect global biodiversity?
15. What is the role of forest corridors in conservation?

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