In Passage 1, the author compares the carbon sequestration capacity of mangroves with that of:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. inland tropical rainforest ecosystems
- Step 1: The text states that mangroves 'sequester carbon at rates far exceeding inland tropical forests'.
- Step 2: The direct point of comparison is inland tropical rainforests.
Answer
inland tropical rainforest ecosystems.
Why not the others: Desert belts and offshore platforms are not the comparative benchmark mentioned.
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