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Where was Wangari Maathai born?

• Kenya

• Germany

• Pennsylvania

• Kansas

What did Wangari Maathai study?

• Science

• Mathematics

• History

• Literature

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When did Wangari Maathai start the Green Belt Movement?

• 2004

• 1977

• 1981

• 1987

What did Wangari Maathai want people to do?

• Cut down forests

• Lower biodiversity

• Plant trees

• Build large farms

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Why did Wangari Maathai start the Green Belt Movement?

• To have enough water

• To make people rich

• To hurt the environment

• To stop deforestation

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What did Wangari Maathai receive in 2004?

• Human Rights Prize

• Science Achievement Award

• Environmental Award

• Nobel Peace Prize

What did the Green Belt Movement do?

• Raised awareness about chemicals

• Cleaned up trash

• Preserved natural resources

• Planted trees

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What did Rachel Carson write about?

• Peace and change

• Women's rights

• Deforestation in Kenya

• Harmful chemicals in the environment

What do grassroots efforts refer to?

• Scientific research on biodiversity

• Government-led conservation projects

• International environmental organizations

• Local community-based initiatives

What is the meaning of the saying 'Think globally, act locally'?

• Consider the health of the planet and take action in your own community

• Focus on personal interests and ignore global issues

• Promote local businesses at the expense of global trade

• Support international organizations without local involvement

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