WorksheetsThe Importance of Trees
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
What is one of the primary environmental benefits of trees mentioned in the text?
They provide shade for outdoor activities.
They improve air quality by absorbing pollutants.
They offer habitats for wildlife.
They prevent soil erosion.
How do trees help combat climate change according to the text?
By providing shade and reducing the need for air conditioning.
By capturing carbon dioxide.
By producing fruits and nuts.
By supporting local economies.
What economic benefit do trees provide as mentioned in the text?
They increase property values.
They reduce the need for public parks.
They lower the cost of building materials.
They increase tourism.
What is a challenge of planting trees in urban areas like Hong Kong?
Lack of interest from the community.
High cost of tree maintenance.
Limited space due to high-density infrastructure.
Insufficient rainfall.
Which type of tree is mentioned as having cultural significance in urban areas?
Oak tree
Pine tree
Banyan tree
Maple tree
What is one way trees reduce energy costs?
By blocking wind and reducing heating needs.
By providing fruits that can be sold.
By offering wood for construction.
By increasing property taxes.
What is a product mentioned in the text that trees provide to support local economies?
Rubber
Fruits and nuts
Essential oils
Medicinal herbs
What is a specific example of a tree with historical significance mentioned in the text?
The Great Oak of Sherwood Forest
The Burmese rosewood
The Redwood trees of California
The Olive tree of Athens
What is one reason why existing infrastructure in urban areas restricts tree planting?
It increases the cost of planting.
It limits the space available for tree roots and growth.
It requires special permits for planting.
It attracts pests and insects.
Since 2004, how many trees has the Register recorded on in-leased Government land?
500
650
560
5600
Planting trees in cities is challenging.
True
False
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Trees bring a lot of benefits but do not help slow down climate change.
True
False
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Temperatures in the city can be lowered by having trees.
True
False
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Lack of planning was one reason why Hong Kong does not have enough urban trees.
True
False
Not given
Urban areas offer conditions favourable to growing trees.
True
False
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Trees absorb p (a) , release oxygen and capture CO2.
Hong Kong’s tree coverage is relatively low at only (a) (a number) percent of the total area.
Roots of trees in urban areas are often damaged by frequent roadside t (a) for utilities.
The government only plants 300 or so trees a year, which is hardly i (a) .
How do trees access the internet?
They log on.
They branch out.
The act tremendously.
They turn over a new leaf.
