Imagine trees are like sponges. When they grow, they soak up carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into oxygen, which we breathe in. This process is called carbon sequestration. Forests act as giant sponges that help keep the Earth cool by trapping carbon dioxide, a gas that makes the planet warmer. If forests are cut down, this sponge disappears, and more carbon dioxide stays in the air.
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- A single tree can absorb about 21 kilograms of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.
- Imagine a forest like a big sponge that soaks up carbon dioxide, and if you squeeze it out by cutting down the trees, it's not helpful for the planet.
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See also
- Why Do Forests Make Such a Difference for Climate Change?
- Why Do Forests Act Like Giant Carbon Sponges?
- Why Do Rainforests Create Their Own Weather?
- Why Do Forests Absorb More Carbon Dioxide as They Grow Older?
- How do carbon offset programs claim to fight climate change?
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