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What is the main purpose of the three north forest belt program mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the three north forest belt program mentioned in the text?
- To facilitate oil exploration in the Gobi desert
- To serve as a defense against sandstorms (correct)
- To promote tourism in the Gobi desert region
- To encourage wildlife conservation in the Gobi desert
What is the primary cause of sandstorms in Beijing according to the text?
What is the primary cause of sandstorms in Beijing according to the text?
- Excessive rainfall in the Gobi desert
- Industrial pollution in Beijing
- Strong winds from the Gobi desert (correct)
- Melting glaciers in northern China
What is the Wang family's contribution to combating desertification?
What is the Wang family's contribution to combating desertification?
- Building sand barriers around their farmland
- Mining for precious minerals in the Gobi desert
- Planting fresh shoots in the dunes (correct)
- Selling sand to neighboring countries
What environmental issue does the three north forest belt program aim to address?
What environmental issue does the three north forest belt program aim to address?
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What event prompted the government to take action against sandstorms in Beijing?
What event prompted the government to take action against sandstorms in Beijing?
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