Sucking CO₂ from the Atmosphere #shorts #SciShow #ClimeworksTeamEarth #climatechange #climeworks

Sucking CO₂ from the Atmosphere #shorts #SciShow #ClimeworksTeamEarth #climatechange #climeworks

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the role of trees as natural carbon managers through photosynthesis, which helps reduce carbon emissions by 14% annually in the US. It introduces Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAX) systems as a technological alternative to trees, capable of capturing CO2 and storing it underground. However, DAX requires external energy sources, unlike trees that use sunlight. The video suggests that combining both trees and DAX can effectively address carbon emissions. Climeworks, a company supporting this video, offers solutions for direct CO2 capture and encourages public participation in climate action.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do trees contribute to reducing carbon emissions?

By absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen

By producing carbon dioxide

By using solar panels

By storing carbon dioxide underground

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DAX) systems?

They require no external energy source

They store CO2 underground

They take up more space than forests

They use photosynthesis to capture CO2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a downside of DAX systems compared to trees?

They are less efficient in capturing CO2

They produce more oxygen

They rely on an external energy source

They cannot store CO2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is there no perfect solution between using trees and DAX?

Trees need space and DAX need fuel

Trees produce too much oxygen

DAX systems are more expensive

DAX systems are not effective

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Climeworks play in addressing climate change?

They plant trees to absorb CO2

They produce solar panels

They provide energy for DAX systems

They directly capture CO2 from the atmosphere