In some regions of the world, forests are cut down and then burned to create room for farmland. How might this local environmental change affect people living on the East Coast of the United States?
A.
It could help farms to produce more crops by enriching their soil.
B.
It could reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that is released into the air.
C.
It could contribute to rising temperatures and rising sea levels.
D.
It could raise oxygen levels in the ocean, allowing for larger populations of fish.