Module: Trees to Combat Climate Change (Answers)

I)Acting as a barrier to wildfire spread
II)Acting as a carbon sink that absorbs carbon dioxide emissions
III)Absorbing excess rainwater
IV)Releasing cooling emissions into the air
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II)Acting as a carbon sink that absorbs carbon dioxide emissions
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I)Acting as a deterrent to unwanted wildlife
II)Removing pollutants and purifying the air
III)Increasing erosion to improve soil viability for agriculture
IV)Diminishing the risks of landslides and floods
V)B and D
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V)B and D
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I)A pledge to plant 1 trillion trees in urban areas
II)A donation platform to collect funds in support of the Amazon rainforest
III)A multi-stakeholder effort to grow, restore, and conserve 1 trillion trees globally
IV)A resource to learn how to plant and grow one tree in your backyard
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III)A multi-stakeholder effort to grow, restore, and conserve 1 trillion trees globally
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I)Arbor Day Foundation
II)Plant-for-the-Planet
III)American Forests
IV)The Nature Conservancy
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III)American Forests
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I)By creating plantations of new trees in every US national park
II)Through a coordinated effort to plant trees in downtown parks worldwide
III)Through worldwide planting, conservation, and restoration of trees and forests
IV)By supporting international legislation to end illegal logging in the Amazon rainforest
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III)Through worldwide planting, conservation, and restoration of trees and forests
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I)To speed up the process, do not engage with local indigenous populations on reforestation projects.
II)In order to most efficiently reforest and begin storing carbon, accept biodiversity loss.
III)Ensure that local populations will enjoy the social, economic, and climate benefits of reforestation.
IV)To maximize short-term carbon storage, invest in a monoculture plantation.
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III)Ensure that local populations will enjoy the social, economic, and climate benefits of reforestation.
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I)Water scarcity
II)Global conflict
III)Infectious diseases
IV)Climate change
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IV)Climate change
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I)Consume wood products made from the most abundant tree species.
II)Import exotic wood products.
III)Consume wood products with PEFC or FSC certification.
IV)Upcycle local wood that has been salvaged or reclaimed.
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IV)Upcycle local wood that has been salvaged or reclaimed.
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