5. Discuss the effects of deforestation on the following:
(a) Wild animals (b) Environment (c) Earth (d) The next generation
Answers
Answer:
) Wild animals
(b) Environment
(c) Villages (Rural areas)
(d) Cities (Urban areas)
(e) Earth
(f) The next generation.
Ans. (a) Wild animals: Deforestation destroys the habitats of many wild animals. They are left to die without their natural shelter.
(b) Environment: Deforestation affect the environment adversely due to disturbance of ecological balance. The amount of carbon dioxide is increased in the atmosphere and causes global warming.
(c) Villages (Rural areas): The villagers depend on forests. They are closely related to forests. Due to deforestation various wild animals run to nearby villages and cause danger to them. Villagers will not get fruits, fuel, wood due to deforestation.
(d) Cities (Urban areas): Deforestation does not affect the life of cities directly badly but changes in climate affect cities.
Calamities like flood and droughts do not spare cities.
(e) Earth: Deforestation affects the earth. The fertile land of earth is converted into deserts and its temperature rises. It changes its climate and environment.
(f) The next generation: Many beautiful fauna and flora are destroyed due to deforestation. So, next generation will not be able to see them. They will not get clean and cool environment. They will not have clean and healthy environment.
Answer:
(a) Wild animals: Trees are the habitats as well as sources of food for the wild animals. Deforestation leads to the destruction of the natural habitats of wild animals.
(b) Environment: Deforestation increases the temperature and pollution level of the environment. With the increase in the carbon dioxide level and a decrease in the oxygen level, it gives rise to global warming. It also lowers the level of ground water. Moreover, deforestation decreases the soil fertility and so, increases the chances of natural calamities.
(c) Villages (Rural areas): The decline in rainfall, the decrease in soil fertility, and the chances of natural disaster affect the village life.
(d) Cities (Urban areas): Deforestation result in global warming. It also results in the increase in the level of pollution. Hence, deforestation affects the life in cities