Question

The geographical area of our country covered by forests is about _________ of the total land area.

• A. 1/10
• B. 1/20
• C. 1/5
• D. 1/2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1/5

The correct option is C.
Explanation of the correct option:

1. A forest is defined as a region with a high density of trees.
2. About one-fifth of the land’s surface is covered by forests.
3. Forests contain roughly 90% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity.
4. The country's entire forest and tree cover are 80.9 million hectares, accounting for 24.62 per cent of the country's total land area.
5. Forest is the habitat for a variety of living beings including plants, animals and microorganisms.

Final answer:
The geographical area of our country covered by forests is about 1/5th of the total land area.