Question

Which of the following is not a possible effect of increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?
a.
increase in water contamination and floods
b.
ocean acidification
c.
cutting down forests
d.
reduction of cold-related deaths



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Cutting down forests (deforestation) is generally a cause of increased atmospheric CO2, not a direct effect of higher CO2. The others (flooding/water contamination from more extreme weather, ocean acidification, and fewer cold-related deaths from warming) can result from increased CO2.