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Why are forest important for helping to control the rate of climate change

- forests serve as a sink in the carbon cycle by removing CO2 during photosynthesis
- trees provide building materials in shelter
- trees are an important food source and habitat for wild animals
- leaves of trees reflect all sunlight away from the earth and help to keep the planet cool

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Step-by-step explanation:

They absorb greenhouse gases,regulate water flows and protect coastal communities from extreme events and sea level rise

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