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Give an example of a gas thought to contribute to climate change that could be released as a result of deforestation.

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Answer:

Carbon dioxide.

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to global warming. When trees are cut down, they release the carbon dioxide they have stored during photosynthesis.

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