Question

Assertion :Deforestation causes global warming. Reason: Deforestation increases level of green house gas ${CO}_2$ in atmosphere

• A. X is correct, Y is wrong
• B. X and Y both correct but Y is not correct explanation
• C. X and Y both correct with Y being correct explanation
• D. X and Y both are wrong.

Answer 1

The correct option is C X and Y both correct with Y being correct explanation

Excess of greenhouse gases above a particular level causes an increase in their levels in the atmosphere. The greenhouse gases absorb heat energy coming from the Sun and make the atmosphere of earth warm deforestation causes global warming because the forest covers are associated with utilizing the atmospheric carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas. Deforestation is directly responsible for the increase in the level of Carbon dioxide in the air. Forests and green covers are involved in regulation and control of greenhouse gases levels.

So, the correct answer is 'X and Y both correct with Y being correct explaination'.