Share B1 - China Reforestation
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What is the main purpose of the article?
To show how China's reforestation projects have affected water distribution.
What is the author's main message?
Environmental projects can have both benefits and unexpected consequences
Why did China start the Great Green Wall project?
To fight soil erosion and reduce desert storms
In what year did the Great Green Wall project begin?
1978
Approximately what percentage of China's land was covered by forests in 2024?
25%
Which region experienced an increase in water availability?
Tibetan Plateau
What process happens when plants release water vapor through tiny pores?
Transpiration
What percentage of China's water availability is found in the northern regions?
20%
What does the word "foliage" mean in the article?
Leaves and plant growth
What is "arable land"?
Land suitable for farming.
The word "unforeseen" is closest in meaning to what?
Unexpected.
What does "crucial" mean?
Necessary and very important.
Why did the authors say future reforestation projects should be carefully planned?
Because reforestation can change water distribution in unexpected ways.
What can be inferred about the northern regions of China?
Water shortages may be a serious concern there.
What does "redistribute" mean in the sentence "land cover changes can redistribute water resources"?
To move or spread something to different places.
What does "substantial" mean in the article?
Large or significant.
