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The Tundra

Question 13 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Environmental Science S1

What characteristic about the tundra biome listed below does not contribute to a reduction of carbon dioxide on Earth?

Answer
A
nutrient-poor soil
B
permafrost
C
plants and their trapped carbon dioxide are frozen in the earth
D
carbon dioxide sink

Explanation

Nutrient-poor soil limits plant growth, so it does not help the tundra absorb and store more carbon dioxide. Permafrost and frozen plant material can keep carbon trapped in the ground, while a carbon dioxide sink removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Therefore, the answer is nutrient-poor soil.

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