Question

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 leadingcauses of increased C02 in the atmosphere, potentially accelerating global climate change. Which of the following is a valid reason that CO2 in the atmosphere would increase due todeforestation?A.The rate of cellular respiration would increaseB.The rate of decomposition would increaseC.The rate of combustion would decrease.D.The rate of photosynthesis would decrease.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. The rate of decomposition would increase. The organic matter contained in forests will be decomposed, which would release more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.