Exploring Natural Solutions for Climate Change

What was the primary focus in the 2020s to combat climate change?

• Space exploration

• Nuclear energy

• Electric cars and renewable energy

• Artificial intelligence

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What was the key realization that changed the approach to saving the world?

• The need for more electric cars

• The development of new fossil fuels

• The necessity of space colonization

• The importance of working with nature

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How much carbon was removed from the atmosphere by stopping the destruction of natural habitats?

• 5.1 billion metric tons

• 3.9 billion metric tons

• 7.1 billion metric tons

• 1.9 billion metric tons

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What additional techniques helped in reducing carbon emissions?

• More nuclear power plants

• Increased use of plastic

• Smarter farming and forestry techniques

• Building more highways

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How much carbon was removed by restoring lost forests and wetlands?

• 4 billion metric tons

• 3 billion metric tons

• 2 billion metric tons

• 1 billion metric tons

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What process do trees use to absorb carbon from the atmosphere?

• Fermentation

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

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What unique feature do mangroves have compared to other trees?

• They require less water

• They can store five times more carbon

• They grow faster

• They produce more oxygen

What is the term for the process where plants deposit carbon into the soil?

• Carbon sequestration

• Carbon deposition

• Carbon absorption

• Carbon fixation

What caused the carbon cycle to become overloaded?

• Excessive rainfall

• Increased animal population

• Volcanic eruptions

• Burning fossil fuels and deforestation

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What was one of the hardest things done to protect and restore nature globally?

• Reducing dependence on fossil fuels

• Building more cities

• Expanding agricultural lands

• Increasing plastic production

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