Question

In 2005, the government of Brazil released information showing that over 10,000 square miles of the Amazon rain forest had been destroyed. Cattle ranching is the leading cause of deforestation reported by the Brazilian government. What will most likely be the immediate result of deforestation in the Amazon rain forest?

a decrease in the rate of soil erosion

an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide

an increase in biodiversity in the region

a decrease in the use of alternative energy

Answer 1

Answer:

An increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide since the trees were taking in carbon dioxide from the environment

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