Question

Can someone please help me with the following question?

35. Based on the graph, which of the following statements is correct?

A: The least amount of carbon is stored in the live plants of the forest.

B: The amount of carbon stored in the detritus of the forest is relatively stable over time.

C: The greatest amount of carbon is stored in the soil of the forest.

D: The amount of carbon stored in the soil and detritus of the forest changes rapidly over time.

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Answer 1

The amount of carbon stored in the detritus of the forest is relatively stable over time. (Option B).

How does the amount of stored carbon change?

Based on the graph, the correct statement is option B: T The amount of carbon stored in the detritus of the forest is relatively stable over time.

The graph shows that the carbon stored in the soil and detritus increases gradually with time, meaning that the slope is small.

For example, at different time the slope is smaller compared to other graphs. This shows that the amount of carbon stored in the detritus of the forest is relatively stable over time.