The Benefits of City Parks
In The Benefits of City Parks, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers head to a park. Grab your magnifying glass and come along as they learn why parks are so important for people and insects. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Join Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers on an eco quest to discover one of nature's wonders and the important role it plays in our environment. Learn more.
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Q: How does the tram impact air quality?
A: The air quality is better or air is cleaner when there are more trams. Q: How do plants and humans help each other breathe?
Q: How do plants and humans help each other breathe?
A: Plants take in the carbon dioxide that we breathe out and produce oxygen that we breathe in.
Q: Why are parks called the “lungs” of the city?
A: Parks have so many trees and the trees take in carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, which helps us breathe
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