Question

Read the following passage and answer the questions in your o
The earth is losing its forests. Trees cover about 30 percent of
surface, but they are being destroyed at an alarming rate espe
tropics. Timber harvesting is a major reason for the destruction of
Trees are used for building houses, making furniture and providing
products, such as newspapers and magazines. At least 40 hectares
are being felled every minute, mostly in order to extract the val
Questions:
a) What is the major reason for the destruction of forests?
b) Mention any two uses of trees
c) what is it that happens every single minute?
d) How much of the earth's surface is covered by trees?
e) Pick out the words from the passage that mean the same
(1) cut (1) wood​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a)Timber harvesting is a major reason for the destruction of Trees.

b)Trees are used for building houses and making furniture.

c)At least 40 hectares of rainforest are being felled every minute, mostly in order to extract the valuable timber.

d)Presently, trees cover about 30 percent of the earth's surface.

e) 1. destruction 2. Timber

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