Which biome is especially important for storing large amounts of carbon in frozen soils?
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Correct answer: Tundra
Tundra soils can store large quantities of organic carbon because cold conditions slow decomposition. Warming can thaw permafrost and release stored carbon as greenhouse gases.
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