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Why could cutting down the rain forest possibly contribute to global warming?
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∙ 7y ago
If the trees are burned, the carbon dioxide released will raise airborne levels, and greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere. But just cutting down the trees stops their process of REMOVING carbon dioxide from the air, which all green plants do.
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Does the cutting down of the rain forest contribute to the melting of the polar ice caps?
Yes, deforestation (and the burning of fossil fuels) are the main causes of global warming.
Is global warming caused by forest fires?
No, forest fires are caused by nature causes. Or in many cases, idiots that are stupid.
What is the Meaning of Clear Cutting?
Clera cutting forest is cutting down every standing tree in a given area, leaving wasteland of tree limbs and tire ruts, where a rich shady forest once stood.
If global warming continues which biomes will likely take the place of the coniferous forest taiga?
Temperate broadleaf forest and grassland.
How do people contribute to forest fires?
Humans Contributing To Forest FiresPeople can contribute to forest fires by starting them. Many forest fires are begun because of human carelessness. Smoking, machines, recreation, and campfires are the main reasons humans begin forest fires.Natural Forest Fire CausesLightening and a mixture of drought/windy climates can result in forest fires.
Does the cutting down of the rain forest contribute to the melting of the polar ice caps?
Yes, deforestation (and the burning of fossil fuels) are the main causes of global warming.
Why there are fewer animals in the Philippine forest now?
because of cutting down trees or global warming
Is global warming caused by forest fires?
No, forest fires are caused by nature causes. Or in many cases, idiots that are stupid.
Does the cutting down of trees and layers the clearing of forest contribute to the greenhouse effect how?
Trees convert CO2 (a green house gas) in to organic material. Clear cutting of forest reduces trees affecting CO2 in the atmosphere.
Why does cutting down a forest increase global warming while planting a new forest decreases it?
Trees convert CO2 in to organic material. CO2 is a green house gas and prevent heat to escape from earth causing earth temperature or so called global warming. So cutting trees will increase CO2 in atmosphere and vice versa.
What is it called to Clear the forest?
forest cutting
How can you save forest wealth?
we can save forest by not cutting trees
Who is cutting the rain forest down?
me me
What is forest destruction?
The destruction, or destroying, of a forest It is the cutting, clearing or burning of trees.
How does cutting down only mature trees in a forest extend the life of the forest?
It maintains forest habitats.
Who is cutting the amazon rain forest down?
me me
What are the disadvantages of cutting the forest?
we will lose oxyen
