How does deforestation lead to climate change?(1 point)

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Cutting trees releases stored methane, and there will be less trees to remove methane from the atmosphere.
Cutting trees releases stored methane, and there will be less trees to remove methane from the atmosphere.

Cutting trees releases stored oxygen, and there will be less trees to remove oxygen from the atmosphere.
Cutting trees releases stored oxygen, and there will be less trees to remove oxygen from the atmosphere.

Cutting trees releases stored nitrogen, and there will be less trees to remove nitrous oxide from the atmosphere.
Cutting trees releases stored nitrogen, and there will be less trees to remove nitrous oxide from the atmosphere.

Cutting trees releases stored carbon, and there will be less trees to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Cutting trees releases stored carbon, and there will be less trees to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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The correct response is:

Cutting trees releases stored carbon, and there will be less trees to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Deforestation leads to climate change primarily because trees store carbon dioxide, and when they are cut down, that carbon is released back into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Additionally, with fewer trees, there are less natural carbon sinks to absorb carbon dioxide, further exacerbating climate change.