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What is a major criticism of Germany's climate protection efforts?
What is a major criticism of Germany's climate protection efforts?
- Germany is outsourcing its heavy industry to countries with weaker environmental regulations (correct)
- Germany is not investing enough in renewable energy
- Germany is not doing enough to reduce its carbon footprint
- Germany is not doing enough to reduce its energy consumption
Why do conservation concepts often overlook biodiversity?
Why do conservation concepts often overlook biodiversity?
- Because conserving biodiversity is too expensive
- Because attaching a monetary value to nature is more lucrative (correct)
- Because biodiversity is not a critical factor in ecosystem services
- Because it is difficult to measure and quantify biodiversity
What is a consequence of industrial-scale monocultures like oil palm plantations?
What is a consequence of industrial-scale monocultures like oil palm plantations?
- Increased biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems
- Depleted soils, deforestation, and pollution (correct)
- A decrease in the production of agricultural commodities
- Improved soil fertility and reduced deforestation
What is a health-related issue linked to the production of agricultural commodities?
What is a health-related issue linked to the production of agricultural commodities?
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What is a common approach to conservation measures?
What is a common approach to conservation measures?
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