Asked by Valerie Avila on Jun 23, 2024
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Soils that hold the most carbon occur in ____.
A) tropical rain forests
B) temperate deciduous forests
C) grasslands and in savannas
D) the arctic and in peatbogs
E) chaparral and in deserts
Carbon
A chemical element with the symbol C, essential to all known life, capable of forming a vast number of compounds including CO2 and organic materials.
Peatbogs
A type of wetland ecosystem characterized by the accumulation of acidic peat, a deposit of dead plant material, often moss.
Arctic
A polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth, characterized by extreme cold, ice-covered seas, and unique ecosystems adapted to cold environments.
- Comprehend the mechanisms of carbon distribution across abiotic storage systems.
Verified Answer
CH
Carol HurtadoJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The arctic and peatbogs contain soils that hold the most carbon due to their low temperatures and waterlogged conditions that promote organic matter accumulation and slow decomposition.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the mechanisms of carbon distribution across abiotic storage systems.