REDD Preserving Forests to tackle global warming. 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyEcosystems and biodiversity under threatASAll boards Created by: Claire BrooksCreated on: 16-05-11 21:12 REDD What does REDD stand for??? 1 of 14 REDD Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries 2 of 14 REDD What does REDD do to make sure forest's aren't destroyed? 3 of 14 REDD Pays developing countries or communities within them NOT to cut down or burn their forests. 4 of 14 REDD Why does deforestation lead to Carbon Dioxide emissions? 5 of 14 REDD Vast quantities of Carbon are stored in the trees and soils of tropical forests. When trees and soil is burnt, this carbon is converted to Carbon Dioxide. Carbon Dioxide is a green house gas which accelerates global warming. 6 of 14 REDD Why do people want to cut down the tropical forests? 7 of 14 REDD Commercial agriculture Subsistence agriculture Logging Building Infrastructure 8 of 14 REDD What % of annual Green House Gas emissions come from deforestation? 9 of 14 REDD 20% 10 of 14 REDD Other than releasing Carbon Dioxide through burning forests - What is the other problem with deforestation? It reduces the planets ability to do what...? 11 of 14 REDD Reduces the planets ability to ABSORB Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere. 12 of 14 REDD Tropical forests typically absorb what % of the Carbon Dioxide we release? 13 of 14 REDD 15% 14 of 14
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