Question

how does deforestation impact the carbon cycle? a it helps hold on to the carbon stored in trees and so maintains the balance of the carbon cycle. b it distributes carbon stored in trees to other carbon pools and so maintains the balance of the carbon cycle. c it removes excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and so helps the carbon cycle function properly. d it contributes to the release of greater amounts of carbon into the atmosphere and so disturbs the balance of the carbon cycle.

Explanation:

Trees store carbon. Deforestation involves cutting or burning trees, which releases the stored carbon into the atmosphere as carbon - dioxide, thus disrupting the carbon cycle's balance.

Answer:

D. It contributes to the release of greater amounts of carbon into the atmosphere and so disturbs the balance of the carbon cycle.