BI-1878
Carbon cycle and carbon sinks
Biology · Secondary 4 · Medium · Carbon cycle and carbon sinks
A large mangrove forest along a coastline absorbs more carbon dioxide each year than it releases, even though some trees die and decay.
Which statement best describes the role of this mangrove forest in climate change?
Which statement best describes the role of this mangrove forest in climate change?
- It is a carbon source because dead trees release carbon dioxide.
- It is a carbon sink because it stores more carbon than it releases.
- It is not important because only oceans can store carbon.
- It neither stores nor releases any carbon overall.
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