What role do plant roots play in combating climate change?
Earth Is Losing its Roots

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They prevent the growth of other plants.
They increase the temperature of the soil.
They store carbon in the soil, reducing atmospheric CO2.
They release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does agriculture affect the distribution of root systems globally?
It leads to a higher proportion of shallow-rooted plants.
It has no impact on root systems.
It increases the number of deep-rooted plants.
It causes roots to grow deeper.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is woody encroachment?
The spread of shallow-rooted plants into forests.
The expansion of woody plants into new areas.
The reduction of forested areas.
The increase in agricultural land.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which regions are most affected by root loss due to land use changes?
North America and Europe
Central America and the Caribbean
South America and Antarctica
North Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a suggested method to help reverse the trend of root loss?
Encouraging the use of fossil fuels
Increasing the amount of land used for agriculture
Reducing meat consumption
Decreasing the number of trees planted
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it more energy-efficient to eat crops directly rather than consuming meat?
Meat provides more nutrients than crops.
Energy is lost as it moves up the food chain.
Crops require more energy to grow than animals.
Animals produce more energy than crops.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can reforestation help in addressing root loss?
By increasing the number of shallow-rooted plants
By decreasing the carbon content in the soil
By reducing the need for agricultural land
By restoring deep-rooted trees
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