Which three features on the figure below are best considered carbon (e.g. ,CO₂)sinks?

A)A,B,and C
B)A,B,and D
C)A,D,and E
D)C,D,and E

Question

Which three features on the figure below are best considered carbon (e.g. ,CO₂)sinks?

A)A,B,and C 
B)A,B,and D 
C)A,D,and E 
D)C,D,and E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A carbon sink is a natural or artificial reservoir that absorbs and stores carbon from the atmosphere, hence reducing the concentration of CO₂. Among the features on the figure, A, D, and E are the best considered carbon sinks because they are covered by vegetation (forests), which sequesters and stores carbon from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. Features B and C do not have vegetation cover and are therefore not considered carbon sinks.

Which Three Features on the Figure Below Are Best Considered