China's Space Program: A Journey of Exploration and Innovation

Question 1

How has China's space program advanced scientific knowledge and technological innovation?

Accepted Answer

Accelerated development of materials, robotics, and other technologies

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Driven by national pride and prestige

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Reduced international cooperation in space exploration

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Made only minor progress without significant breakthroughs

Question 2

What is the name of China's first space station in Earth's orbit?

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Tiangong-1

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Shenzhou

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Long March

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Chang'e

Question 3

Which of the following Chinese space missions explored Mars?

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Tianwen-1

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Tiangong-3

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Shenzhou-15

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Long March-9

Question 4

How does China's Space Program compare to that of other major spacefaring nations?

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It is comparable to the programs of the United States and Russia.

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It is lagging in terms of technological innovation.

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It is the most advanced in the world.

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It is solely focused on human spaceflight rather than scientific exploration.

Question 5

Describe the chronological development of China's Space Program, highlighting its key milestones.

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Initial focus on small satellites, followed by human spaceflight, lunar exploration, and space station development.

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Early focus on Mars exploration, transitioning to lunar missions and space station development.

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Recent achievements, such as space station and lunar landings, overshadow earlier milestones.

Question 6

Which of the following was NOT a major milestone in China's space program?

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Launching a satellite into orbit around Mars

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Successful launch of the first manned spacecraft

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Landing of a rover on the Moon

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Establishing a permanent space station

Question 7

What is the name of China's first space station?

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Tiangong

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Shenzhou

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Long March

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Chang'e

Question 8

What is the significance of the Chang'e 4 mission?

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First landing on the far side of the Moon

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Discovery of water ice on the Moon

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Deployment of lunar rovers

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Return of lunar samples

Question 9

What's the main goal of the Chang'e program?

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To explore the surface and resources of the Moon

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To deploy a satellite to study the Martian atmosphere

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To develop a new type of launch vehicle

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To build a base on the Moon

Question 10

What is a primary area of focus for China's space exploration plans?

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Establishing a permanent base on the Moon

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Human missions to Mars

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Building space telescopes

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Developing a space-based solar power system

Question 11

What's the name of China's first space station?

Accepted Answer

Tiangong-1

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Tiangong-2

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Tiangong-3

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Shenzhou

Question 12

Which Chinese lunar mission managed to collect and return lunar samples?

Accepted Answer

Chang'e-5

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Chang'e-2

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Chang'e-3

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Chang'e-4

Question 13

What's the significance of the Chang'e-4 mission?

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First lunar landing on the Moon's far side

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First lunar landing by a private company

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First lunar landing with a rover

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First lunar landing by a female astronaut

Question 14

Which Chinese spacecraft became the first to land on the Moon in 2020?

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Chang'e 4

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Chang'e 5

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Yutu 2

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Tiangong 1

Question 15

What is the name of China's modular space station?

Accepted Answer

Tiangong

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Shenzhou

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Chang'e

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Yutu

Question 16

What was the name of the Chinese lunar rover that explored the far side of the Moon in 2019?

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Yutu 2

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Jade Rabbit 2

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Tianwen 1

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Shenzhou 12

Question 17

China's Space Program plans to land a rover on which celestial body as its next major milestone?

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Mars

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The Moon

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Europa

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Titan

Question 18

What was the name of the initial module launched to construct China's space station?

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Tiangong-1

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Shenzhou

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Chang'e

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Tianzhou

Question 19

Which Chinese space probe successfully became the first spacecraft to land on the far side of the Moon?

Accepted Answer

Chang'e-4

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Zhurong

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Tianwen-1

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Shenzhou-12

Question 20

What is the name of China's first dedicated space telescope?

Accepted Answer

Xuntian

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Hubble

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JWST

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Euclid

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System?

Accepted Answer

Global navigation and positioning

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Weather forecasting

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Earth observation

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Scientific research

Question 22

What is the planned launch vehicle for China's future crewed lunar landing mission?

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Long March 9

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Long March 5

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Shenzhou

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Chang'e-7

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a stated goal of China's Space Program, according to the provided context?

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Advancing space tourism

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Promoting scientific discovery

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Enhancing national security

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Exploiting space resources

Question 24

Evaluate the potential environmental impacts of China's space program. Consider factors like space debris, satellite lifespan, and effects on Earth's orbit.

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Space debris from China's missions poses risks to other satellites and spacecraft.

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China's space activities have negligible environmental impacts.

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China's satellites are designed to burn up upon re-entry, minimizing environmental impact.

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China's space activities do not affect Earth's orbit or stability.

Question 25

Who became the first Chinese astronaut to conduct a spacewalk?

Accepted Answer

Zhai Zhigang

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Yang Liwei

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Nie Haisheng

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Liu Yang

Question 26

What is the name of China's first permanent space station module?

Accepted Answer

Tiangong-1

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Tiangong-2

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Tiangong-3

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Tiangong-4

Question 27

Which Chinese lunar exploration mission made history by achieving the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the Moon?

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Chang'e-4

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Chang'e-1

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Chang'e-5

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Chang'e-6

Question 28

What is the primary purpose of China's BeiDou navigation system?

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To provide accurate location and timing services

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To enable communication between spacecraft

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To monitor environmental changes

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To support military operations

Question 29

According to China's long-term space exploration roadmap, which planet is it aiming to send a manned mission to by 2045?

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Mars

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Jupiter

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Saturn

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Uranus

Question 30

What marked the beginning of China's space exploration journey?

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The launch of China's first satellite, Dongfanghong-1

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The creation of the Chinese Space Agency (CNSA)

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The successful landing of the Chang'e-4 probe on the Moon's far side

Question 31

Which of the following initiatives is primarily focused on generating revenue rather than fostering public engagement and education about China's space program?

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Selling space-themed merchandise

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Operating space museums

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Collaborating with media outlets

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Organizing educational outreach programs

Question 32

China's space program presents various ethical and legal considerations. Which of the following is **not** a significant challenge in this regard?

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Lack of transparency and international cooperation

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Potential conflicts over space resources and territories

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Environmental impact of launches and re-entries

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Space debris accumulation

Question 33

What is the name of China's first space station?

Accepted Answer

Tiangong-1

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Chang'e-1

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Shenzhou-1

Question 34

What was the primary objective of the Chang'e-4 mission?

Accepted Answer

To explore the far side of the Moon.

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To establish a permanent lunar base.

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To collect lunar samples.

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To test new space technologies.

Question 35

Which Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on Mars in 2021?

Accepted Answer

Tianwen-1

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Chang'e-5

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Yutu-2

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Shenzhou-12

Question 36

What is the name of China's reusable spacecraft designed for human spaceflight?

Accepted Answer

Shenzhou

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Yutu

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Tiangong

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Chang'e

Question 37

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the China-Russia joint space mission?

Accepted Answer

United States

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Germany

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Russia

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France

Question 38

What is the name of the Chinese space agency responsible for the country's space program?

Accepted Answer

China National Space Administration (CNSA)

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Beijing Aerospace Control Center

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Chinese Academy of Sciences

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National Astronomical Observatories of China

Question 39

What is the significance of the Zhurong rover mission?

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It was the first Chinese rover to successfully land and operate on another planet.

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It discovered evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars.

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It helped to map the entire surface of Mars.

Question 40

What is the main purpose of China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System?

Accepted Answer

To provide navigation and positioning services in the Asia-Pacific region.

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To facilitate scientific research in space.

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To support military operations.

Question 41

When did China successfully send its first astronaut into space?

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2003

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2007

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2011

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1999

Question 42

Which Chinese spacecraft made history by landing on the far side of the Moon?

Accepted Answer

Chang'e 4

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Tiangong 2

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Shenzhou 5

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Chang'e 2

Question 43

What is the name of China's ambitious lunar exploration program that aims to bring samples back to Earth?

Accepted Answer

Chang'e 5

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Shenzhou 6

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Yutu 2

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Tiangong 3

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a major milestone in China's space station development?

Accepted Answer

Docking with an orbiting module

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Launch of core module Tianhe

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Successful docking between Shenzhou 14 and Tianhe

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EVA (extravehicular activity) by astronauts

Question 45

What is the name of China's first space station?

Accepted Answer

Tiangong 1

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Tiangong 2

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Tiangong 3

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Tiangong Space Station

Question 46

Which space agency is responsible for leading China's space exploration endeavors?

Accepted Answer

China National Space Administration (CNSA)

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Roscosmos

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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European Space Agency (ESA)

Question 47

What is the overarching goal driving China's space program?

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To advance scientific knowledge and enhance national prestige

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To provide satellite communication services

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To establish a permanent human settlement on Mars

Question 48

Which country has collaborated with China on significant space exploration projects?

Accepted Answer

Russia

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Japan

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India

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United Kingdom

Question 49

What is the name of China's first rover to explore the surface of Mars?

Accepted Answer

Zhurong

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Curiosity

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Yutu 2

Question 50

Which of the following is a major benefit of China's space program for the country?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced technological innovation

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Increased agricultural productivity

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Improved public health

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Reduced carbon emissions