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Cycles of Matter — Quiz

Question 5 • Physical Science

Which human activity would most likely decrease the amount of carbon in the atmosphere?

Answer
A
clearing forests
B
burning wood
C
planting trees
D
heating coal

Explanation

Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they grow and store the carbon in their trunks, roots, and leaves. Planting trees can therefore decrease atmospheric carbon. Clearing forests and burning wood or coal release carbon dioxide or reduce the number of trees that can absorb it.

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