18. Explain how clearing forests by cutting and burning trees contributes to climate change.
Weather patterns change as a result of changes in forest patterns, which lead to climate change.
Reducing the number of trees reduces the amount of shade, which leads to higher local temperatures.
Clearing forests leads to large areas of bare ground that absorb more light energy from the sun than forested areas.
Burning trees releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas.