Question

comprehension according to the passage, what is the role of deforestation in change? answer: a. deforestation has no impact on climate change. b. deforestation helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. c. deforestation contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. d. deforestation only affects local weather patterns.

Explanation:

Trees absorb carbon - dioxide, a greenhouse gas. Deforestation reduces the number of trees, leading to more carbon - dioxide in the atmosphere, thus contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

Answer:

C. Deforestation contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.