Plant Blindness

What do most people visualize when asked to imagine wildlife?

• Trees and flower

• Animals like foxes

• Insects and fungi

• Landscapes without any living organisms

What does a 2016 study suggest about human memory?

• People remember images of plants better than animals

• People remember animals more easily than plants

• Humans forget both animals and plants equally

• People remember colors more than shapes

What is "nature deficit disorder"?

• A medical condition that affects eyesight

• A lack of vitamins from plant-based food

• Disconnection from the natural world, leading to a failure to recognize plants

• A disorder that makes people dislike nature

What evolutionary reason makes humans focus on animals rather than plants?

• Early humans had to watch for predators and moving threats

• Plants are too simple to be recognized by the brain

• Early humans had no use for plants

• Plants were always colorful, making them stand out

What advice does the speaker in the video give for reconnecting with nature?

• Spend money on high-tech outdoor gear

• Find something that sparks curiosity and wonder

• Travel to distant forests and jungles

• Memorize the names of all plants species

The article suggests that increasing awareness of plant importance can lead to better conservation efforts.

• True

• False

What is one reason why some people develop an interest in plants?

• Watching plant related movies

• Early experiences with nature or inspiring teachers

• Avoiding the study of other sciences

• A preference for indoor activities

Social media platforms like Twitter have been used to engage scientists in discussions about plant science.

• True

• False

According to the article, how do plants compare to animals in terms of biomass?

• Plants make up a small fraction of Earth´s biomass

• Plants constitute about 80% of the total biomass

• Animals have significantly more biomass than plants

• Plants and animals have equal biomass

What educational approach is suggested to reduce plant blindness?

• Focusing exclusively on plant studies in schools

• Increasing exposure to plant science through hands-on experiences

• Teaching plant biology only at university level

• Using other textbooks and lectures without practical activities