Construction of dams submerges large areas of forests,how does this contribute to the greenhouse effect?
(N/A) When large areas of forests are submerged due to the construction of dams,the vegetation undergoes anaerobic decomposition under water. This process releases large amounts of methane $(CH_4)$,which is a potent greenhouse gas,thereby contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
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