A student researching forests has taken notes:
• Tropical rainforests contain over half of all species • Deforestation releases stored carbon • Forests provide ecosystem services worth trillions • Indigenous communities often protect forests effectively • Sustainable forestry can balance use and conservation
The student wants to explain why protecting rainforests matters globally.
Sustainable forestry can balance economic use with conservation.
Protecting rainforests matters globally because they contain over half of Earth's species, store carbon that releases when cleared, and provide ecosystem services worth trillions.
Indigenous communities often protect forest areas effectively.
Deforestation releases carbon that was stored in trees.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Species, carbon storage, and ecosystem services explain global importance.