Why Can We Not Depend on the Natural CO₂ Cycle

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why can we not depend on the natural CO₂ cycle to lower carbon- dioxide levels?

• A)It only removes small amounts of CO₂ from the atmosphere.
• B)It operates too slowly.
• C)There is no natural CO₂ cycle.

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