Which of the following statements about tropical forests is false?
A. Tropical forests cover about 6% of the earth's land area.
B. Tropical forests grow near the equator.
C. Over half of the world's tropical forests have already been cleared or degraded.
D. Reforestation is ensuring that all tropical forests are being used on a sustainable-yield basis.
E. Tropical forests are a significant storehouse for carbon.
Answer: D
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