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Why does clearing forests using fire contribute to the greenhouse effect?

A. Burning trees returns stored oxygen to the atmosphere as a gas.
B. Burning trees returns stored nitrogen to the atmosphere as nitrous oxide.
C. Burning trees returns stored methane to the atmosphere as a gas.
D. Burning trees returns stored carbon to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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Answer:

(A) Burning trees returns stored oxygen to the atmosphere as a gas.

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Answer:

D

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Trees takes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for making its own food through photosynthesis so when the trees.are being burnt they release carbon dioxide to the air leading to increase temperature or green house effect.

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