Multiple choice

Deforestation leads to

  1. an increase in the temperature of the earth

  2. imbalance of O2 and CO2

  3. increase in rainfall

  4. both (a) and (b)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Deforestation removes trees that absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, thus causing an imbalance in these gases. Additionally, the loss of forest cover contributes to higher local temperatures, making both (a) and (b) correct.

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