How are forests viewed in relation to carbon dioxide?
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Correct answer: Carbon sink
A forest is commonly described as a carbon sink when, over a given period, it absorbs more carbon dioxide through photosynthesis than it releases. Carbon is stored in trunks, branches, roots, litter, and soil. A forest can become a source when it is burned, cleared, or severely damaged, so the term depends on the net carbon balance.
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Carbon sink
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A forest is commonly described as a carbon sink when, over a given period, it absorbs more carbon dioxide through photosynthesis than it releases. Carbon is stored in trunks, branches, roots, litter, and soil. A forest can become a source when it is burned, cleared, or severely damaged, so the term depends on the net carbon balance.
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This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: World Climate and Climate Change.
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