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Deforestation leads to an increase in which gas?
AOxygen
BCarbon dioxide
CHydrogen
DNitrogen
✓ Correct Answer: B — Carbon dioxide
Trees absorb CO2; cutting them down reduces this absorption and often involves burning, which releases more CO2.
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