How does deforestation (cutting trees down), affect carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

A. Trees have no effect on carbon dioxide in the air.

B. When they are cut down they no longer absorb carbon dioxide, increasing the levels in the atmosphere.

C. When they are cut down they no longer produce carbon dioxide, decreasing the levels in the atmosphere.

D. When each tree is cut down, they release a large burst of carbon dioxide, increasing the levels in the atmosphere.

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21 December, 11:01

How does deforestation (cutting trees down), affect carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

A. Trees have no effect on carbon dioxide in the air.

B. When they are cut down they no longer absorb carbon dioxide, increasing the levels in the atmosphere.

C. When they are cut down they no longer produce carbon dioxide, decreasing the levels in the atmosphere.

D. When each tree is cut down, they release a large burst of carbon dioxide, increasing the levels in the atmosphere.

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Angelica Lambert · Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Trees have a major impact on the amount of carbon dioxcide, as they take it in in exchange for oxygen. If someone deforested an area, it would lead to higher levels or the gas in the air.

Valeria Moyer · Answer 2

Answer:B

Explanation: Trees Absorb the Carbon Dioxide and Create Oxygen. With the Trees being cut. They no longer have access to water Which is a necessity in the conversion from Carbon Dioxide to Oxygen. Which means Carbon Dioxide levels increase.