Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of deforestation?

A.
increased oxygen in the atmosphere

B.
decreased biodiversity

C.
land degradation

D.
desertification

1 answer

A. increased oxygen in the atmosphere

Deforestation typically leads to a decrease in oxygen levels since fewer trees are available to photosynthesize and produce oxygen. The other options (B, C, and D) are indeed potential effects of deforestation.