Question

Why does clearing forests using fire contribute to the greenhouse effect? Select the answer choices that are the most specific and correct.(1 point) Burning trees returns stored to the atmosphere as

Answer 1

Burning trees returns stored carbon to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide (CO2), which is a greenhouse gas. When forests are cleared by fire, the carbon that was previously sequestered in the trees and vegetation is released, contributing to the greenhouse effect and increasing global warming.