Which of the Following Statements About Tropical Forests Is False

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about tropical forests is false?

• A) They cover about 6% of Earth's land area.
• B) They grow near the equator.
• C) Over half of the world's tropical forests have already been cleared or degraded.
• D) Reforestation is ensuring that tropical forests are being used on a sustainable-yield basis.
• E) They are a primary storehouse for carbon.

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