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Which one of the following is not a matter a global concern in the removal of tropical forests ? (A) Their ability to absorb the chemicals that contribute to depletion of ozone layer. (B) Their role in maintaining the oxygen and carbon balance of the earth. (C) Their ability to regulate surface and air temperatures, moisture content and reflectivity. (D) Their contribution to the biological diversity of the planet.
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(A) Their ability to absorb the chemicals that contribute to depletion of ozone layer.
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