AP Environmental Sciencehardmcq1 pt
Which is a limitation of planting trees as a climate solution?
A.Trees store carbon only while alive and need decades to mature
B.Trees add carbon to the air
C.Forests never burn
D.Trees solve warming instantly
Explanation
Core Concept
Forests are slow, reversible carbon stores — fire or logging returns the carbon — so they complement, not replace, emission cuts.
Correct Answer
ATrees store carbon only while alive and need decades to mature
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