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    Question

    Why are forests important for mitigating climate change?

    A Forest serve as a sink in the Carbon cycle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Tree provide building material Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tree are important food source Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Leaves of the trees reflect all sunlight away from the Earth Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Forest has an enormous potential in mitigating climate change through forest restoration. Trees and other vegetation fix carbon as part of photosynthesis and soil too holds organic carbon from plants and animals. The amount of soil carbon varies with land management practices, farming methods, soil nutrition and temperature.

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