Question

Giant sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) are among the largest and longest-living organisms on Earth. These trees grow in weight by up to 1000 pounds of wood per year. As these trees are growing, they:

A. All of the answer choices are correct.
B. are probably a net sink of CO2.
C. incorporate CO2 into their biomass (wood, roots, and leaves).
D. generate some CO2 through cellular respiration.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. All of the answer choices are correct.

Explanation:

Giant sequoia trees

They are long - living and the largest living organism on the planet Earth .

They are majorly found in the western slopes of the Sierra Mountains present in the California .

These tress can grow to an average height of 50 to 85 meters , with diameter measuring 6 to 8 meters  .

• They are also responsible for the generation of carbon dioxide via cellular respiration .
• It is the net sink of the carbon dioxide .
• It incorporates the carbon dioxide into the biomass .