Why does clearing forests using fire contribute to the greenhouse effect? Select the answer choices that are the most specific and correct.(1 point)

Question

Burning trees returns stored
to the atmosphere as .

Answer 1

The correct answer would be:

Burning trees returns stored carbon to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide (CO2).

This process contributes to the greenhouse effect because CO2 is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, thereby contributing to global warming.