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The World’s Forests – Vol. 11 No. 1
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This edition of Natural Inquirer presents the results of a worldwide effort to understand the world's forests, organized by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO.
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Highlights
- 4 Inquiries
- Lesson Plans
- Glossary
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Across the planet, different types of forests are found. One reason different forest types exist is because they grow under different climates. Another reason is that human activities have changed...Inquiry 1: What Kind of Forests Grow on Earth and How Do They Differ?
Across the planet, different types of forests are found. One reason different forest types exist is because they grow under different climates. Another reason is that human activities have changed... -
Throughout history, humans have cut down trees and planted trees to meet their needs. This is one of the benefits of trees! If humans remove more trees than they plant,...Inquiry 2: How Much of Earth’s Land is Covered by Forests?
Throughout history, humans have cut down trees and planted trees to meet their needs. This is one of the benefits of trees! If humans remove more trees than they plant,... -
In recent years, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been rising. Scientists believe that higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are causing the world’s climate to...Inquiry 3: How Much Carbon is Held by the World’s Forests?
In recent years, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been rising. Scientists believe that higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are causing the world’s climate to... -
Forests provide many benefits to people and other animals. For forests to provide these benefits, however, they must be managed so that they remain healthy and sustainable. Although there are...Inquiry 4: How Well Are We Managing Our Forests Worldwide?
Forests provide many benefits to people and other animals. For forests to provide these benefits, however, they must be managed so that they remain healthy and sustainable. Although there are...
