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The Greening the City Project is the largest revegetation project ever undertaken in Melbourne. How many native trees, shrubs and grasses are being planted to create habitat, support biodiversity and benefit the community?
20,000
100,000
80,000
150,000
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In 2020, Australia emitted 499 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. How much of this did our precious trees absorb?
10 per cent (around 300 million tonnes)
5 per cent (around 250 million tonnes)
30 per cent (around 150 million tonnes)
All of it
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How do trees benefit our environment?
Trees don’t actually benefit our environment
They make the soil nice and unstable so it's easier to dig holes
They give wildlife food and shelter, improve air quality, maintain soil health and minimise erosion
They just look really pretty
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How does a drier atmosphere impact tree health?
It draws more moisture out of the tree than it can absorb through its roots, leading to water stress and eventually death
It assists trees in growing stronger and more climbable branches
It helps bring moisture into the tree through its leaves, hydrating and nourishing the plant
It helps trees to thrive by ensuring their trunks don't get too soggy
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