Wangari Maathai

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What was Wangari Maathai's name as a child?

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Miriam

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Who did Wangari Maathai's father work for?

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Sir Neylan, a British Colonist

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Who did Wangari Maathai encourage to plant trees?

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Village women

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What is a long-term benefit of planting trees according to Wangari Maathai?

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Trees provide numerous benefits over their life-spans.

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What was the condition of farming in Kenya when Wangari Maathai returned from the United States?

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Poor soil conditions had made farming difficult.

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What organization did Wangari Maathai found that focuses on environmental conservation?

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The Green Belt Movement.

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What is the significance of the Green Belt Movement?

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It promotes environmental conservation and women's empowerment through tree planting.

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What award did Wangari Maathai receive in 2004?

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The Nobel Peace Prize.

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What was one of Wangari Maathai's main goals in her activism?

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To combat deforestation and promote sustainable development.

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How did Wangari Maathai's education in the United States influence her work?

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It exposed her to environmental issues and activism.