Great Green Wall Project Overview

China is building a new wall, not the Great Wall, but a green one to combat desertification. The Great Green Wall project aims to stop the Gobi Desert's spread by planting trees. Despite challenges like monoculture and water depletion, the project has seen success in reducing desertification and increasing forest cover. Future plans include improving tree species quality and focusing on shrubs. The initiative highlights China's efforts in environmental conservation.

What is the primary goal of China's new ecological project?

• To develop new agricultural techniques

• To increase urban areas

• To combat desertification

• To build a new Great Wall

Which desert is the focus of the Great Green Wall project?

• Gobi Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

What is the main strategy used in the Great Green Wall project?

• Developing new cities

• Constructing roads

• Planting trees

• Building dams

How many trees does the project aim to plant by 2050?

• 100 billion

• 50 billion

• 200 billion

• 10 billion

What percentage of China's land was desert at the start of the century?

• 27%

• 50%

• 35%

• 10%

What is a major criticism of the Great Green Wall project?

• Negative impact on tourism

• Use of non-native tree species

• High cost of implementation

• Lack of government support

What issue has arisen due to the monoculture approach in the project?

• Higher crop yields

• Vulnerability to plant diseases

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved air quality

What adaptation has been made to address water resource depletion?

• Switching to drought-resistant shrubs

• Increasing water imports

• Building more reservoirs

• Reducing tree planting

What is the target forest coverage percentage by 2025?

• 26%

• 24%

• 22%

• 20%

What is one of the benefits of the Great Green Wall project?

• Improved air quality

• Reduced poverty

• Increased urbanization

• Higher desertification rates