Why does deforestation contribute to climate change?

A.
Chainsaws release gases that heat the atmosphere.

B.
Cleared land gives off more carbon than forests.

C.
When trees are cut down, carbon stored in them is released.

D.
More timber fuels industry, causing warmer temperatures.

C. When trees are cut down, carbon stored in them is released.

C. When trees are cut down, carbon stored in them is released.