Environment and Ecology
2021
Ecology & Ecosystems
Biodiversity
What is blue carbon?
D.Carbon present in atmosphere
A.Carbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems
C.Carbon contained in petroleum and natural gas
B.Carbon sequestered in forest biomass and agricultural soils
Correct Answer: Option A
Blue carbon refers to the carbon captured and stored by the world's oceans and coastal ecosystems.
Specifically, sea grasses, mangroves, and salt marshes are highly effective carbon sinks along coastlines.
These coastal systems, despite being smaller than forests, sequester carbon at a significantly faster rate and can store it for millions of years.
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
More Environment and Ecology Questions
Consider the following statements:Environment and Ecology · 2019Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?Environment and Ecology · 2020Consider the following:Environment and Ecology · 2022With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements:Environment and Ecology · 2019The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under theEnvironment and Ecology · 2015