Why does clearing forests using fire contribute to the greenhouse effect? (1 point)

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Burning trees returns stored carbon to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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Burning trees returns stored oxygen to the atmosphere as a gas.

Burning trees returns stored methane to the atmosphere as a gas.

Burning trees returns stored nitrogen to the atmosphere as nitrous oxide.

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Burning trees returns stored carbon to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. This process contributes to the greenhouse effect because carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change.