African Swamp Reading

What is the main topic of Vera Songwe's TED Talk "The African Swamp Protecting Earth's Environment"?

• The importance of the Congo Basin peatlands in the global fight against climate change

• The economic development of African countries

• The history of the Congo Basin

• The role of the United Nations in Africa

What is the primary function of the peatlands in the Congo Basin according to the passage?

• Absorbing carbon from the atmosphere

• Providing habitat for wildlife

• Supporting agriculture

• Generating hydroelectric power

Why are the peatlands of the Congo Basin under threat?

• Oil explorations and logging licenses

• Natural disasters

• Overpopulation

• Tourism

What does Vera Songwe suggest could be a solution to help the communities around the peatlands?

• Establishing a peatland development fund

• Relocating the communities

• Introducing new agricultural techniques

• Building more schools

How much carbon do the peatlands of the Congo Basin store?

• 30 billion tons

• 10 billion tons

• 50 billion tons

• 5 billion tons

What is Vera Songwe's profession?

• Economist

• Biologist

• Geologist

• Environmental Scientist

What does Vera Songwe compare the peatlands to in terms of economic value?

• A federal reserve

• A gold mine

• A tourist attraction

• A wildlife sanctuary