Question

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

Responses

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

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

Burning trees returns stored carbon to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
Burning trees returns stored carbon to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
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Answer 1

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Burning trees releases stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change. By clearing forests with fire, more carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere, exacerbating the greenhouse effect.