Why are carbon sinks important?

animals would not get the carbon they needed without carbon sinks.

carbon sinks increase atmospheric carbon levels and keeps the planet habitable.

plants would not get the carbon they needed without carbon sinks.

atmospheric carbon would be much higher without carbon sinks.

atmospheric carbon would be much higher without carbon sinks

answer: mercury

explanation:

acid rain does not usually kill trees directly. instead, it is more likely to weaken the trees by damaging their leaves, limiting the nutrients available to them, or poisoning them with toxic substances slowly released from the soil. the main atmospheric pollutants that affect trees are nitrates and sulphates.