Goal 15 Life on Land

As stated in the video, what percentage of wildlife is endangered?

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• 12%

• 22%
• 35%

• 52%

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What is the main objective of Goal 15 of the Sustainable Development Goals?

• To increase urban development and economic growth

• To conserve life on land, including protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems

• To enhance marine conservation and reduce water pollution

• To promote affordable and clean energy sources

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Between 2015 and 2019, how many million hectares of healthy and productive land were degraded each year?

• 50 million hectares

• 100 million hectares

• 150 million hectares

• 200 million hectares

What percentage of deforestation is directly driven by agricultural expansion?

• 50 percent

• 70 percent

• 90 percent

• 100 percent

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Which framework provides renewed impetus for Goal 15, outlining four outcome-oriented goals to be achieved by 2050 and 23 targets to be achieved by 2030?

• The Paris Climate Agreement

• The Kyoto Protocol

• The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

• The Green Economy Framework

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As of the information provided, forests cover what percentage of the world?

• 21 percent

• 31 percent

• 41 percent

• 51 percent

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How much of the Earth's land area is degraded?

• One tenth

• One fifth

• One fourth

• One third

What does the loss of forests lead to according to the text?

• Increased biodiversity and improved livelihoods in rural communities

• Decreased carbon emissions and enhanced land quality

• Diminished biodiversity, degradation of land, and disappearance of livelihoods in rural communities

• Stable management plans for forests globally

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What has a recent UN report on biodiversity found?

• Around 1 million plant species are now less threatened with extinction

• Human activity has no significant effect on species extinction

• Around 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction

• The proportion of forests in protected areas has decreased

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What are some of the drivers behind the increased emergence of zoonotic diseases?

• Decreased demand for animal protein and sustainable farming practices

• Increased use of pesticides and reduction of wildlife habitats

• Climate stability and decreased interaction between wildlife and people

• Increased demand for animal protein, unsustainable farming, exploitation of wildlife, and the climate crisis

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