Question

Which statement below best summarizes the likely effects on the carbon cycle of clear-cutting, or removing all the trees, in vast areas of a forest?
Clear-cutting would increase the amount of carbon dioxide found in the atmosphere.
Clear-cutting would reduce the amount of carbon dioxide found in the atmosphere.
Clear-cutting would allow for secondary succession of smaller plants and more carbon.
Clear-cutting would limit the amount of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the area.

Answer 1

Clear-cutting would increase the amount of carbon dioxide found in the atmosphere.