Land Conversion, Such as When Tropical Forests Are Logged or Burned

question 38

Multiple Choice

Land conversion, such as when tropical forests are logged or burned, releases what substance(s) into the air?

• A) carbon dioxide
• B) methane
• C) nitrous oxide
• D) chlorofluorocarbons
• E) sulfuric acid

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