Snow forests make up about 30% of the world’s total forest areas. Although these wonderful woodlands (林地) are not as famous as the Amazon or other rainforests, they are very important for the Earth’s health.
Snow forests are found in the far north of the world, in areas that are quite cold and usually have a lot of snowfall. They run for thousands of miles and cover about 17% of the Earth’s total land area. Winters in these woodlands can last up to six months but even so, snow forests are home to many kinds of animals.
Snow forests have an important job-helping to absorb (吸收) carbon-based (碳基) gases. However, snow forests are facing several dangers. Trees are being cut down faster and faster for their wood. Some forests are being cleared for new roads and houses. This leads to less and less living space for wildlife. What’s more, as the world gets warmer, the risk of fires in snow forests rises. In recent years, Canada and Russia have seen very dangerous fires.
It’s very time to take some measures to protect snow forests now.
【小题1】Snow forests are as famous as Amazon rainforest.【小题2】Winters in snow forest areas can last for a long time.
【小题3】Snow forests can help to absorb carbon-based gases.
【小题4】In recent years, snow forests are facing the danger of drought (干旱).
【小题5】The passage is talking about how to protect snow forests.
