Question

significant destruction of a forest habitat will increase which gas in the atmosphere?
co₂
no₂
o₂
n₂

Explanation:

Trees in forests absorb carbon - dioxide ($CO_2$) during photosynthesis. When forests are destroyed, there are fewer trees to absorb $CO_2$, and the decomposition of the destroyed vegetation also releases $CO_2$ into the atmosphere. $NO_2$ is mainly from human - made sources like vehicle emissions and industrial processes, not directly from forest destruction. $O_2$ is produced by plants during photosynthesis, and forest destruction would reduce $O_2$ production rather than increase it. $N_2$ is a major component of the atmosphere and is not directly affected by forest destruction in terms of a significant increase.

Answer:

$CO_2$