Question detail
How does deforestation contribute to climate change?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section B: The living world
Question
- A. By increasing soil erosion
- B. By releasing stored carbon dioxide
- C. By enhancing rainfall
- D. By promoting biodiversity
Answer
The correct answer is By releasing stored carbon dioxide.
Explanation
The correct option is By releasing stored carbon dioxide. By releasing stored carbon dioxide is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to use a tropical rainforest case study to explain impacts of deforestation including economic development, soil erosion and contribution to climate change. This belongs to Tropical rainforests within Section B: The living world, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Tropical rainforests, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Deforestation Impacts
Students often confuse the economic benefits of deforestation with its environmental impacts, failing to recognize how economic development can lead to soil erosion and contribute to climate change.
To fix this, students should clearly differentiate between the short-term economic gains from deforestation and the long-term environmental consequences, such as soil degradation and increased greenhouse gas emissions.
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