The Amazon rainforest continues to be cut down.What change in Earth's albedo results from this deforestation?
A) Albedo increases, lowering the absorption of solar radiation and warming Earth.
B) Albedo increases, increasing the absorption of solar radiation and warming Earth.
C) Albedo decreases, lowering the absorption of solar radiation and cooling Earth.
D) Albedo decreases, increasing the absorption of solar radiation and warming Earth.
E) Albedo may increase or decrease and thus may either warm or cool Earth.

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The Answer of The Amazon rainforest continues to be cut down.What change in Earth's albedo results from this deforestation?
A) Albedo increases, lowering the absorption of solar radiation and warming Earth.
B) Albedo increases, increasing the absorption of solar radiation and warming Earth.
C) Albedo decreases, lowering the absorption of solar radiation and cooling Earth.
D) Albedo decreases, increasing the absorption of solar radiation and warming Earth.
E) Albedo may increase or decrease and thus may either warm or cool Earth.

The Amazon Rainforest Continues to Be Cut Down