Which of the Following Statements Regarding Trees and Climate Change

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding trees and climate change is true?

• A) The oxygen produced by trees helps to moderate climate change.
• B) When trees act as carbon "sinks," they accelerate climate change.
• C) There is much more carbon stored in trees than there is in the atmosphere.
• D) The process of photosynthesis removes greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
• E) Trees take greenhouse gases and turn them into CO2, an important compound for many living organisms.

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Definitions:

Cognitively Limited

Describes a condition or state where an individual's mental capacity is restricted in understanding or processing information.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical reasoning.

Represent Objects

The process of using symbols, words, or other means to depict or stand in for real-world entities or concepts.

Piaget

A Swiss developmental psychologist best known for his theory of cognitive development that describes how children develop logical thinking over time.