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Essay
Direction: Answer the Following Questions!
1. Why are peatlands important for the environment in South
Sumatra, and what problems are they facing?
2. Explain how peatlands help slow down climate change and
provide a safe habitat for plants and animals. What happens if we
lose them?
3. What can local communities and the government do to protect
peatlands from deforestation, drainage, and wildfires?
4. Do you agree that peatlands are crucial for preventing floods and
droughts? Why or why not? Use examples from the passage.
5. Why should students and people in South Sumatra care about
saving peatlands? What good things do peatlands do for them and
the environment?