Because Healthy Forests Capture and Store Large Amounts of Carbon

question 16

Short Answer

Because healthy forests capture and store large amounts of carbon dioxide as they grow they can moderate the severity of climate change; this type of benefit is termed a(n)____________________.

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Definitions:

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.

Colon Cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon), which is the final part of the digestive tract.

Reduce Anxiety

Techniques or strategies employed to decrease feelings of unease, worry, or fear.

Depression

A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.