Question

what is one way deforestation contributes to climate change?
a. fewer trees are available to replenish petroleum stores.
b. fewer trees are available to absorb greenhouse gases.
c. tree loss increases the impact of volcanic eruptions.
d. tree loss increases the croplands albedo.

Explanation:

Trees absorb carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) through photosynthesis. Deforestation reduces the number of trees, so fewer trees are available to absorb greenhouse gases. Option A is incorrect as trees do not replenish petroleum stores. Option C is incorrect as tree loss has no direct relation to volcanic eruptions' impact. Option D is incorrect as tree loss generally decreases albedo (dark soil or crops have lower albedo than trees in some cases).

Answer:

B. Fewer trees are available to absorb greenhouse gases.