Question

How does clear-cutting a forest directly affect climate?(1 point)

Responses

Fewer trees lead to species extinction and reduced biodiversity.
Fewer trees lead to a decrease in Earth’s carbon dioxide absorption.
Fewer trees lead to less atmospheric water over once-forested areas.
Fewer trees lead to less stable soil in once-forested areas.

Answer 1

Fewer trees lead to a decrease in Earth’s carbon dioxide absorption.