Question

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Deforestation is the cutting down of forests to use as building materials or to clear the land for urban development or farming. Scientists worry that deforestation is one of the leading causes of increased COz in the atmosphere, potentially accelerating global climate change. Which of the following is a valid reason that CO, in the atmosphere would increase due to deforestation?

A)The rate of photosynthesis woud decrease.

B)The rate of decomposition would increase.

C)The rate of combustion would decrease.

D)The rate of cellular respiration would increase.

Answer 1

Answer: (A

Step-by-step explanation:

Photosynthesis takes C02 out of the air, meaning that less trees = less photosynthesis = more C02