Question

Why does clearing forests using fire contribute to the greenhouse effect? (1 point)
Burning trees returns stored nitrogen to the atmosphere as nitrous
oxide.
○ Burning trees returns stored methane to the atmosphere as a gas.
○ Burning trees returns stored oxygen to the atmosphere as a gas.
Burning trees returns stored carbon to the atmosphere as carbon
dioxide.

Answer 1

Burning trees returns stored carbon to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. This contributes to the greenhouse effect because carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming. By clearing forests using fire, more carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere, further exacerbating the greenhouse effect.