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Mangroves, 10 Billion Tree Tsunami & Afforestation - 50 Questions
REVIEW: HOW TREES PREVENT SOIL EROSION
1. How do tree roots prevent soil erosion?
They make soil wet
They hold soil together like a net (cohesion)
They block all water
They make soil harder
2. What is the role of fallen leaves in preventing erosion?
They block sunlight
They decompose to become humus, making soil more cohesive
They attract animals
They prevent all rainfall
3. Why is soil erosion worse in mountain regions after deforestation?
Mountains get less rainfall
Steep slopes give run-off more erosive power
Mountain soil is very fertile
There are no trees in mountains
DEFORESTATION OF MANGROVES
4. Why are mangrove forests removed for development?
They are poisonous
For city expansion, buildings, and port development
They don't grow well
They are too tall
5. What are mangrove forests used for besides development?
Only for tourism
Firewood, charcoal-making, and fodder
Making medicines only
Nothing - they are protected
6. How do oil spills affect mangrove forests?
Help them grow better
Oil on leaves prevents photosynthesis, killing trees
Protect them from insects
No effect on mangroves
7. What types of pollution affect mangroves?
Only air pollution
Oil spills, industrial chemicals, sewage, pesticides
Only noise pollution
Light pollution only
8. How does high irrigation rate affect mangroves?
Provides more water for mangroves
Reduces river flow to delta, increasing salinity beyond tolerance
Makes mangroves grow faster
Cools the water
9. How do dams affect mangrove forests?
Provide electricity for mangroves
Reduce river flow and trap sediment needed by mangroves
Create new mangrove areas
Protect mangroves from storms
10. Why do mangroves need sediment?
To filter water
To grow on - mangroves need sediment to build land
For food
To attract fish
EFFECTS OF MANGROVE DEFORESTATION
11. What happens to coasts when mangroves are removed?
Coastal erosion - land washes into sea
Coasts become stronger
More land is created
Nothing changes
12. How do mangroves protect against tropical cyclones?
They stop cyclones from forming
They absorb storm energy and reduce impact of winds and surges
They create barriers of sand
They don't protect against cyclones
13. Why are mangroves important for fish populations?
They produce fish food only
They are breeding grounds where baby fish grow safely
They catch fish
They have no connection to fish
14. What happens to the fishing industry when mangroves are destroyed?
It improves
Fish populations decrease, harming the fishing industry
No change occurs
More fish are caught
SOLUTIONS TO DEFORESTATION
15. Why is deforestation a development problem in Pakistan?
Trees are expensive
Over 60% rely on firewood as main energy source
People don't like forests
Forests cause pollution
16. How does deforestation make climate change worse?
It cools the planet
It adds more carbon to atmosphere
It reduces rainfall globally
It has no effect on climate
17. What is needed for sustainable development in Pakistan?
More deforestation
Access to reliable, renewable, sustainable energy sources
More firewood collection
Building more dams only
THE 10 BILLION TREE TSUNAMI
18. When was the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami launched?
2015
2019
2020
2025
19. What is another name for the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami?
Green Pakistan
Plant for Pakistan
Forest Pakistan
Tree Nation
20. How many trees were planted on the launch day?
1 million
2.5 million
5 million
10 million
21. What was the earlier project called in KP province?
Million Tree Project
Billion Tree Tsunami
Forest Revival
Green Tsunami
22. How much did the Billion Tree Tsunami increase KP's forest cover?
2%
4%
6%
8%
23. How many people were employed during coronavirus 2020?
Over 30,000
Over 60,000
Over 100,000
Over 20,000
24. What is Punjab's tree planting target by 2025?
100 million trees
500 million trees
1 billion trees
250 million trees
25. Where are trees being planted under the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami?
Only in mountains
In cities, along rivers, and in new plantations
Only in deserts
Only in coastal areas
ADVANTAGES OF AFFORESTATION IN MOUNTAIN AREAS
26. What types of jobs does afforestation create?
Only office jobs
Tree nurseries, planting, forest guards, firefighters
Factory jobs only
No jobs are created
27. How does afforestation help steep mountain slopes?
Makes slopes steeper
Tree roots stabilize slopes and reduce landslides
No effect on slopes
Increases erosion
28. How does afforestation reduce flooding?
Trees block rivers
Trees encourage infiltration and reduce run-off
Trees absorb all water
It doesn't reduce flooding
29. What is needed to protect biodiversity through afforestation?
Plant only one species
Plant a mix of native species
Plant foreign species only
Don't plant any trees
30. How does afforestation help fight climate change?
Trees release more COâ‚‚
Trees absorb COâ‚‚ and release oxygen
Trees increase temperature
No effect on climate
DISADVANTAGES OF AFFORESTATION IN MOUNTAIN AREAS
31. What happens if wrong tree species are planted?
They grow faster
Saplings will not survive
They produce more fruit
Nothing happens
32. What is an example of wrong species selection?
Planting mountain trees in mountains
Planting riverain species in mountain regions
Planting native species
Planting trees that grow well
33. Why are local people sometimes disappointed with Chir pines?
They grow too tall
They don't produce fruit to sell like olives
They grow too slowly
They need too much water
34. What is a problem with forestry jobs?
Too many workers needed
Once planted, few permanent jobs are created
Jobs pay too much
Everyone wants to work in forestry
35. How long does it take for afforestation benefits to appear?
1-2 years
20-30 years
5-6 years
Immediately
36. What security issue affects afforestation in remote areas?
Too many guards
Hard and expensive to protect from illegal logging
No security issues
Too much police presence
37. How much did the Billion Tree Tsunami cost?
US$50 million
US$169 million
US$500 million
US$1 billion
38. Why is corruption a risk in tree-planting projects?
Projects are too small
Large amounts of money attract corruption
Too many people watching
No money is involved
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW QUESTIONS
39. What is afforestation?
Cutting down forests
Planting trees to create new forests
Protecting old forests
Building dams
40. How many new trees did the Billion Tree Tsunami add in KP?
500 million
1.2 billion
2 billion
800 million
41. What does irrigation allow trees to do on the Indus Plain?
Grow in cities only
Grow in areas without enough rainfall
Stop growing
Produce more fruit
42. Which ecosystem service do mangroves provide during storms?
Creating more wind
Absorbing storm energy and protecting coasts
Making waves bigger
No service during storms
43. What is the main challenge with afforestation projects?
Too many trees available
Benefits take 20-30 years to appear
Trees grow too fast
Not enough land
44. What percentage of Pakistanis use firewood as their main energy source?
Over 30%
Over 60%
Over 80%
Over 90%
45. How does increased sedimentation from deforestation affect mangroves?
Helps them grow better
Can smother and kill existing mangroves
Provides nutrients
No effect
46. What does the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami encourage people to do?
Only plant trees
Plant trees AND look after trees already planted
Cut down old trees
Build more houses
47. Why do Chir pines get planted often in mountains?
They produce fruit
They are well-adapted to mountain conditions
They are cheapest
They grow fastest
48. What happens when salinity increases beyond mangrove tolerance?
Mangroves grow better
Mangroves die
More fish arrive
Nothing changes
49. What is a key feature of sustainable development?
Using all resources now
Using renewable and sustainable resources
Cutting all forests
Ignoring future generations
50. What is one advantage of tree nurseries in rural mountain areas?
Reduce population
Create jobs in rural areas
Increase pollution
Cause deforestation
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