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Throughout history,trees have played a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.They absorb CO2,
and transform it into oxygen.But one of the challenges with this traditional carbon absorption is that the
CO2 trees store can be released back into the atmosphere when they die.
However,the discovery of certain trees in Kenya adds a new dimension to this natural process.These
trees,also found in several other countries,have been observed to transform CO into calcium oxalate.Then
bacteria(细菌)present in the trees and surrounding soil transform it further into calcium carbonate(碳酸钙)，
a primary component of limestone and chalk.The unique process ensures that the COis kept in solid form
for much longer even after the tree's life ends.This finding was emphasized by Mike Rowley from the
University of Zurich at the Goldschmidt Conference.
While the scientific community is optimistic about these findings,several challenges remain.The
primary concem is determining the exact amount of CO that these trees can transform throughout their
lifetime.Without this accurate data,it is challenging to assess the full impact of this method globally.
Understanding the ecological balance and ensuring the preservation of biodiversity are crucial before
worldwide planting of these trees.Cooperative research efforts are needed to explore these aspects and
develop a comprehensive strategy for using these trees as a natural solution to climate change.
This discovery in Kenya invites us to reconsider the potential of natural processes in addressing
environmental challenges.While technological solutions to climate change are vital,integrating natural
methods offers an alternative approach.The unique ability of these trees presents a promising method for
exploration.
The journey to fighting climate change is complex.As we dig deeper into understanding natural
phenomena like the Kenyan trees,we must ask ourselves:How can we make the best of the power of nature
to create a sustainable future for generations to come
32.What is special about the trees found in Kenya
A.They absorb more CO2.
B.They help turn CO2 into solids
C.They release oxygen quickly.
D.They live in harmony with bacteria.
33.What is the core challenge before applying the discovery globally
A.Assessing the cost of the process.
B.Understanding the impact on soil.
C.Calculating the CO2 transformation
D.Collecting the data on biodiversity.
34.What does the author try to explore in the last two paragraphs
A.The seriousness of climate change.
B.The method of green development.
C.The prospect of scientific approaches.
D.The role of nature in climate solutions.
35.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.A Defensive Strategy in Nature
B.A Recent Advance in CO2 Research
C.Kenyan Trees:A Natural Carbon Lock
D.Tree Planting:A Key to Ecological Balance
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