alleryHow does deforestation contribute to global warming?
ACarbon dioxide lingers in air
BOxygen levels rise sharply
CRainfall becomes constant
DSoil gains more nutrients
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Carbon dioxide lingers in air
1. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and create oxygen.
2. Deforestation causes carbon dioxide to linger in the atmosphere.
3. It traps heat, producing the greenhouse effect.
_Source: Wikipedia, Renewable resource, Deforestation_
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