Deforestation can result when an emerging nation experiences industrial development. What is the environmental concern associated with deforestation?
A - A loss of biodiversity and increased carbon dioxide release into the atmosphere
B - Water pollution and a threat to freshwater supply
C - Economic collapse due to the loss of plant and animal habitat
D - Increased emissions of methane gas and nitrous oxide
Answer: A - A loss of biodiversity and increased carbon dioxide release into the atmosphere