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What is one of the primary benefits of trees mentioned in the content?
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?
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?
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?
What process do trees use to filter air pollutants?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, how much carbon dioxide can one acre of forest absorb annually?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, how much carbon dioxide can one acre of forest absorb annually?
What role do trees play in enhancing urban environments?
What role do trees play in enhancing urban environments?
How do trees primarily support wildlife in urban areas?
How do trees primarily support wildlife in urban areas?
What is the significance of the statement regarding carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange from one acre of forest?
What is the significance of the statement regarding carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange from one acre of forest?
What additional environmental benefit do trees provide beyond improving air quality?
What additional environmental benefit do trees provide beyond improving air quality?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the role of trees in water conservation?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the role of trees in water conservation?
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Trees' Importance
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
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
Trees & History
Old trees in neighborhoods are often historic landmarks, boosting community pride.
Trees Reduce Urban Heat
Trees Reduce Urban Heat
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Environmental Contributions of Trees
Environmental Contributions of Trees
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Tree's role
Tree's role
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Urban trees' function
Urban trees' function
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Historic tree value
Historic tree value
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Heat island effect
Heat island effect
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Photosynthesis & Trees
Photosynthesis & Trees
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