Earth Is Losing its Roots

Earth Is Losing its Roots

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Science, Other, Biology

11th Grade - University

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do plant roots play in combating climate change?

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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