Trees Are Among the Largest and Oldest Living Things on Earth

question 4

Multiple Choice

Trees are among the largest and oldest living things on Earth. Like all life on Earth, the majority of a tree's biomass is carbon based. What is the source of this carbon?

• A) Crushed rock and water
• B) Air
• C) Fertilizers
• D) Water
• E) The organic layer of the soil

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