Through Photosynthesis, Forests Remove CO₂from the Atmosphere and Store It

question 10

Short Answer

Through photosynthesis, forests remove CO₂from the atmosphere and store it in organic compounds, playing a role in the global ____________________ cycle.

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Definitions:

Passive Loss Rules

are tax rules that limit the ability to deduct losses from passive activities unless the taxpayer materially participates in the activity.

Passive Activity

Economic activities in which the investor does not materially participate, often related to rental property or businesses in which the person does not actively manage.

At-Risk Amount

The value of money that an investor can actually lose in an investment, often determining the limit of deductible losses in tax contexts.

AMT Purposes

For Alternative Minimum Tax calculations, specific adjustments and tax preference items that determine AMT taxable income.