Worksheet on Importance of Trees for the Environment

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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