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

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

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

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

It decreases the production of ozone in the atmosphere.

Answer 1

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

Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, leading to higher concentrations in the atmosphere and contributing to global warming.