Disrupting the Flow

What ecosystem in the Flow Country stores more carbon per square meter than forests?

• Mangroves

• Peatlands

• Deserts

• Tundras

How much of the CO2 emissions in the atmosphere could be removed by planting a trillion trees?

• One-fourth

• One-third

• Half

• Two-thirds

Why is it important to consider the right species in the right environment when planting trees?

• To maximize carbon storage without harming biodiversity

• To increase the cost of tree planting projects

• To reduce the number of trees planted

• To speed up the process of tree planting

What has been successful in turning the peatlands in the Flow Country back into carbon sinks?

• Planting trees

• Restoring the peatlands

• Draining the peatlands

• Building infrastructure

What other ecosystems besides forests are mentioned to store significant amounts of carbon?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Peatlands

• Oceans

What is one potential benefit of tree planting in combating climate change?

• Reducing air pollution

• Increasing water scarcity

• Causing deforestation

What threatened the Flow Country in Scotland in the 1980s?

• Climate change

• Tree planting scheme

• Industrial pollution

• Wildfires

Do you think that people should be allowed to plant trees wherever they can?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Is it possible for planting trees to be a problem?