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

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