Deforestation and Reforestation Strategies

In 2022, how many acres of old growth rainforest were lost?

• 20 million acres

• 15 million acres

• 10 million acres

• 5 million acres

Which country accounted for the largest percentage of tree cover loss in 2022?

• Australia

• Indonesia

• Congo

• Brazil

What is a carbon sink?

• A place where carbon is released into the atmosphere

• A place where carbon is stored temporarily

• A place where carbon is absorbed more than it is produced

• A place where carbon is produced

What is the main challenge in stopping deforestation according to the video?

• Lack of technology

• Political and economic complexities

• Insufficient awareness

• Lack of interest from developed countries

What was the outcome of the tree planting campaign in Turkey in 2019?

• 90% of saplings died

• All saplings were replanted

• 50% of saplings survived

• All saplings survived

Why is planting native trees important for reforestation?

• They require less water

• They help restore lost ecosystems

• They are easier to plant

• They grow faster

What is a major bottleneck in planting native trees?

• Lack of suitable land

• High cost of planting

• Difficulty in obtaining native seeds

• Lack of interest

What is the Half-Earth Project?

• A proposal to industrialize half the Earth's land

• A project to plant trees on half the Earth's land

• A proposal to set aside half the planet's land and water as nature preserves

• A project to reduce carbon emissions by half

What is essential for effective reforestation according to Robin Chazdon?

• Government funding

• Community buy-in

• International agreements

• Advanced technology

What is a key challenge in achieving the Half-Earth goal?

• Lack of scientific research

• Balancing human needs with ecological preservation

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of political will