One of the following regions has the world’s largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and the possible destruction of which can exert a detrimental effect on the global climate. Which one of the following denotes that region?

One of the following regions has the world’s largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and the possible destruction of which can exert a detrimental effect on the global climate. Which one of the following denotes that region?

(a) Amazon Basin
(b) Congo Basin
(c) Kikori Basin
(d) Rio de la Plata Basin

Correct Answer: (b) Congo Basin

Explanation:
The Congo Basin is known to have the world’s largest tropical peatland, which contains significant amounts of carbon. Its destruction could release large quantities of carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.
Possible Sources: Environmental studies and scientific reports on tropical peatlands.