Which One of the Following Statements Is True

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true?

• A)Forest ecosystems contain about half as much carbon as is contained in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
• B)Most deforestation occurs in North America and Europe.
• C)Forests cover about 10% of the total land area of Earth.
• D)Globally,the amount of forests protected as reserves or parks is on the increase.

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Definitions:

Confederate Army

The military land forces of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War, fighting against the Union.

Brutal Treatment

Describes the harsh and inhumane conditions or actions imposed on individuals, particularly slaves or workers, by those in power or authority.

Emancipation Proclamation

A presidential executive order issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 declaring the freedom of all slaves in Confederate territory during the American Civil War.

Confederate States

The Confederate States refer to the eleven southern states that seceded from the United States from 1860-1861, leading to the American Civil War.