Question

In some regions of the world, forests are cut down and then burned to create room for farmland. How might this local environmental change affect people living on the East Coast of the United States?
A.
It could help farms to produce more crops by enriching their soil.
B.
It could contribute to rising temperatures and rising sea levels.
C.
It could raise oxygen levels in the ocean, allowing for larger populations of fish.
D.
It could reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that is released into the air.

Answer 1

Answer:It could contribute to rising temperatures and rising sea levels.

Explanation:

The forests are natural sinks for CO2. Forest trees absorb CO2 and release oxygen thereby making the air fresher. CO2 is a greenhouse gas. It is know to adversely contribute to the rising temperature of the earth. This rising temperature of the earth lead to the melting of polar ice caps and consequent rise in sea levels. For this cause, deforestation must be greatly discouraged and afforestation strongly encouraged.

Answer 2

The answer is D.

Explanation

Without trees, no carbon dioxide will be released into the air. It would not raise oxygen levels, and it wouldn’t effect rising sea levels.