How does deforestation increase the warming of Earth?(1 point)

Responses

It decreases the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
It decreases the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

It increases the presence of methane in the atmosphere.
It increases the presence of methane in the atmosphere.

It releases more oxygen into the atmosphere.
It releases more oxygen into the atmosphere.

It decreases the production of ozone in the atmosphere.

1 answer

The correct response is: It decreases the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Deforestation reduces the number of trees available to absorb carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, thus contributing to an increase in atmospheric CO2 levels and enhancing the warming of the Earth.