how does deforestation increase the warming of earth?
it decreases the production of ozone in the atmosphere
it releases more oxygen into the atmosphere
it decreases the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
it increases the presence of methane in the atmosphere
it decreases the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Deforestation leads to the removal of trees and vegetation, which are natural carbon sinks that absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. When trees are cut down or burned, the stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming. This process also disrupts the carbon cycle, resulting in higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and further accelerating global warming.