Forest Basics
This process is how trees remove carbon dioxide from the air.
photosynthesis
The large-scale clearing of forests is known as this.
deforestation
A carbon footprint measures the amount of this type of gas a person or activity produces.
greenhouse gases
Forests help regulate Earth’s temperature by absorbing this heat-trapping gas.
carbon dioxide
Forests that have never been cut down and are rich in biodiversity are called this.
old-growth forests
One major reason forests are cut down worldwide is to create land for this type of agriculture, especially cattle.
farming/ranching
Driving less and using public transportation helps reduce your carbon footprint because it lowers this.
fossil fuel use
When forests are destroyed, less of this process occurs, increasing atmospheric CO₂.
photosynthesis
This layer of the forest includes the tops of the tallest trees and gets the most sunlight.
canopy
Burning forests releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere as this gas.
carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Eating less of this food, especially beef, can significantly lower your carbon footprint.
meat
Wildfires release carbon and are becoming more common due to this global trend.
global warming/climate change
Forests help prevent this environmental issue by holding soil in place with their roots.
soil erosion
This human activity uses large amounts of wood from forests for products like paper and furniture.
logging
his unit is often used to measure carbon emissions.
metric ton of CO₂
The Amazon rainforest is often called this because of its role in absorbing CO₂.
lungs of the Earth
This type of forest is found near the equator and stores massive amounts of carbon.
tropical rainforest
Deforestation contributes to this global problem involving rising temperatures.
climate change
Planting trees helps reduce your carbon footprint because trees act as this.
carbon sink
Frozen soil in northern forests that stores carbon is known as this.
permafrost