Environmentaleasy · Past Paper
Deforestation leads to an increase in which atmospheric gas?
AOxygen
BCarbon dioxide
CHydrogen
DHelium
✓ Correct Answer: B — Carbon dioxide
Cutting down trees reduces the amount of CO2 being absorbed, leading to its accumulation in the atmosphere.
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