The adverse effects of deforestation include all of the following except _____.

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Deforestation actually leads to an increase in carbon dioxide, as the trees that absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis are removed. This can contribute to climate change. The other options listed (reduction in soil retention capacity, reduction in supply of oxygen, reduction in potential rainfall) are all negative impacts of deforestation.

The Adverse Effects of Deforestation Include All of the Following