Which of the Following Statements About the Indirect Value of Trees

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the indirect value of trees is not true?

• A)Globally,they stabilize the climate because they take up carbon dioxide.
• B)They provide shade and reduce the need for fans and airconditioning.
• C)In forests,they exert a natural "sponge effect" for provision of freshwater.
• D)They break down dead organic matter and other types of wastes.
• E)They retain soil and prevent soil erosion.

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