Importance of Trees for the Environment

Questions for Practice on Trees

1. We all perform different activities that can be good or bad for the environment. Which of the following activities is good for the environment?

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Answer: b

Explanation: We should grow more and more trees for a good and healthy environment

2. Trees are very important for us as they provide basic necessities of life. Which of the following do we get from trees?

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Answer: c

Explanation: Trees provide us with fresh air to breathe.

3. We need air to breathe that's why we should plant trees. Why are trees important for the air we breathe?

a) They absorb harmful gases
b) They warm the air
c) They make the air dirtier
d) Plants have nothing to do with the air we breathe

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Answer: a) They absorb harmful gases

Explanation: Trees absorb harmful gases and in return give us fresh air.

4. Trees are important for animals also. What do trees not provide animals?

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a) Trees give water to animals
b) Flowers give nectar to butterflies
c) Trees are home to many birds
d) Trees give fruit to animals

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Answer: a) Trees give water to animals

Explanation: Trees are not responsible for providing water.

5. Trees help in protecting soil. What do trees do to protect soil?

a) Trees pollute the soil
b) Trees clean litter from the soil
c) They hold soil in their roots and stop them from washing away
d) Trees add water to the soil

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Answer: c) They hold soil in their roots and stop them from washing away

Explanation: Trees hold soil in their roots thus not letting them get washed away during floods.

6. Trees are good for us during hot summer days. How do tree leaves help us cope with hot summer days?

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a) They cool down Earth
b) They create rainbows
c) They make summer hotter
d) They don't do anything to help us in summer

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Answer: a) They cool down Earth

Explanation: Trees cool down the Earth by blocking the sun's rays.

7. We use many items in our daily lives which are provided by plants or trees. Which of the following day-to-day things is not made by trees?

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Answer: d

Explanation: Bicycles are not made of wood and thus are not a by-product of trees.

8. In the story above it is encouraged to plant trees. Why should we always plant a tree when we can?

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a) Because they clean our trash
b) Because they dump trash in rivers
c) They make the earth more green and beautiful while helping the environment
d) Trees do nothing for the Earth

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Answer: c) They make the earth more green and beautiful while helping the environment

Explanation: Planting a tree helps the environment and adds more green beauty to it.

9. We perform lots of activities in our day to day lives. Which of the following should we not do to have a clean and safe environment?

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Answer: a

Explanation: We should not cut trees rather plant more and more trees to live a happy and healthy life.

10. Trees are important to have a healthy and safe environment. Which of the following scenarios will become more common if we cut down most of the trees around us?

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Answer: c

Explanation: If we cut down all the trees then our city will have no fresh air and it will become difficult to breathe.

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