Nature-Based Solutions for Environmental Challenges

Nature-Based Solutions for Environmental Challenges

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is 'blue carbon'?

Back

Blue carbon refers to the carbon captured and stored by coastal and marine ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How much carbon can coastal ecosystems sequester compared to mature tropical forests?

Back

Coastal ecosystems can sequester carbon at a rate up to 10 times greater than mature tropical forests.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the 'urban heat island' effect?

Back

The urban heat island effect is a phenomenon where urban areas experience significantly higher temperatures than their rural surroundings due to human activities and infrastructure.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which solutions are effective in combating the urban heat island effect?

Back

Green roofs and walls are effective solutions for reducing the urban heat island effect.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the scientific term for the process by which trees cool the air through water evaporation?

Back

The scientific term is 'evapotranspiration'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How much can urban trees and shrubs reduce the perceived loudness of city traffic noise?

Back

Urban trees and shrubs can reduce the perceived loudness of city traffic noise by 50%.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the estimated economic return for every $1 invested in restoring mangrove forests?

Back

The estimated return is between $6.35 to $15 in combined economic, social, and ecological benefits.

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