Question

how does the lack of trees and vegetation in urban areas affect climate change? select all that apply. plants serve as carbon sources. without them, there is less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. plants serve as carbon sinks. without them, carbon dioxide is getting released back into the atmosphere. trees provide evaporative cooling. trees block the sun in the winter.

Explanation:

Plants are carbon - sinks that absorb carbon dioxide, so without them, more CO₂ is released. Trees also provide evaporative cooling. Plants are not carbon sources. Also, trees do not block the Sun in winter in a way that affects climate change in the context of this question.

Answer:

B. Plants serve as carbon sinks. Without them, carbon dioxide is getting released back into the atmosphere
C. Trees provide evaporative cooling.