When we say that man has destroyed nature's 'carbon sink', then which natural…

2016

When we say that man has destroyed nature's 'carbon sink', then which natural resource do we mean by destroying it?

  1. A.

    ocean

  2. B.

    swamp

  3. C.

    Field

  4. D.

    forest

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Correct answer: D

Forests are the primary natural carbon sinks mentioned in this context. Trees absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, storing it as biomass and reducing atmospheric CO2 levels.

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