5. The impact of deforestation on the planet
1. Match the first part of each conditional sentence on the left with the correct ending on the right:
1C
2A
3B
4D
2. Answer the following questions:
1. If deforestation does not stop, the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will increase, leading to rapid climate change and extreme weather events.
2. Conservation efforts, like reforestation and sustainable farming practices, could help restore some of the damage caused by deforestation.
3. If people were more aware of the impact of deforestation, they might change their consumption habits, reducing the demand for products that contribute to deforestation.
4. If global leaders had recognized the severity of the problem earlier, they might have created more effective policies to protect forests, and the situation would not have become so critical.
