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Which of the following statements best explains how forests reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels? *

a. The roots of trees fix atmospheric carbon dioxide into the soil for use by the trees
b. Soil bacteria in forests break down atmospheric carbon dioxide to produce fossil fuels.
c. Trees use atmospheric carbon dioxide during photosynthesis to form organic compounds (sugar/food).
d. Animals that live in forests consume atmospheric carbon dioxide during cellular respiration

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C because it makes the most sense because it just does so it’s c
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Answer:

The answer is C: Trees use atmospheric carbon dioxide during photosynthesis to form organic compounds (sugar/food).

Step-by-step explanation:

Plants use atmospheric carbon dioxide through photosynthesis.

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