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

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Reforestation efforts in tropical forests have not been sufficient to ensure sustainable-yield usage, as deforestation continues to outpace reforestation efforts.

Which of the Following Statements About Tropical Forests Is False