Benefits of Trees and Urban Ecology

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What is one of the primary benefits of trees mentioned in the content?

  • They create noise barriers.
  • They reduce traffic congestion.
  • They provide electricity.
  • They absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. (correct)

How do trees help mitigate the heat island effect in urban areas?

  • By planting grass in parks.
  • By creating shade that reduces heat. (correct)
  • By providing food for wildlife.
  • By improving the infrastructure.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of trees as described in the material?

  • Increasing housing density. (correct)
  • Improving air quality.
  • Providing shelter.
  • Conserving water.

What process do trees use to filter air pollutants?

<p>Photosynthesis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, how much carbon dioxide can one acre of forest absorb annually?

<p>Six tons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do trees play in enhancing urban environments?

<p>They contribute to aesthetic beauty while providing shade and wildlife habitats. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do trees primarily support wildlife in urban areas?

<p>By creating natural habitats and food sources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the statement regarding carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange from one acre of forest?

<p>It illustrates the capacity of forests to sustain human life. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional environmental benefit do trees provide beyond improving air quality?

<p>They aid in climate control and soil conservation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the role of trees in water conservation?

<p>Trees manage water by intercepting rainfall and reducing runoff, promoting soil moisture preservation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Trees' Importance

Trees provide essential resources like food, oxygen, shelter, medicine, and tools for human survival and well-being. Their value continuously grows, and new benefits are discovered due to modern needs.

Urban Benefits of Trees

Trees in cities create a pleasant and aesthetically pleasing environment, improve quality of life, introducing nature, wildlife, and shade to urban settings.

Trees & History

Old trees in neighborhoods are often historic landmarks, boosting community pride.

Trees Reduce Urban Heat

Trees help reduce the heat island effect in cities by deflecting sunlight, which is caused by pavement and buildings.

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Environmental Contributions of Trees

Trees improve air quality, climate, water conservation, soil preservation, and support wildlife habitats by providing oxygen, filtering pollutants, and taking in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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Tree's role

Trees provide essential resources like food, shelter, medicine, and tools for humans. Their importance extends to modern needs.

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Urban trees' function

Trees in cities improve quality of life, creating a pleasant environment with nature, shade, and wildlife.

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Historic tree value

Old trees often serve as landmarks, boosting community pride by representing local history.

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Heat island effect

Urban areas with little vegetation tend to have a higher temperature than less populated areas; Trees mitigate this by blocking sunlight.

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Photosynthesis & Trees

Trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, a vital process for breathing.

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