How does deforestation lead to climate change?(1 point)

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Cutting trees releases stored methane, and there will be less trees to remove methane from the atmosphere.
Cutting trees releases stored methane, and there will be less trees to remove methane from the atmosphere.

Cutting trees releases stored oxygen, and there will be less trees to remove oxygen from the atmosphere.
Cutting trees releases stored oxygen, and there will be less trees to remove oxygen from the atmosphere.

Cutting trees releases stored carbon, and there will be less trees to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Cutting trees releases stored carbon, and there will be less trees to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Cutting trees releases stored nitrogen, and there will be less trees to remove nitrous oxide from the atmosphere.
Cutting trees releases stored nitrogen, and there will be less trees to remove nitrous oxide from the atmosphere.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Cutting trees releases stored carbon, and there will be less trees to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Deforestation leads to climate change primarily through the release of stored carbon in trees when they are cut down, which contributes to increased levels of carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) in the atmosphere. Additionally, with fewer trees, there are reduced carbon absorption capabilities, leading to an overall increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.