Question

How does deforestation affect the soil?

Answer 1

The loss of trees, which anchor the soil with their roots, causeswidespread erosion throughout the tropics. Only a minority of areas have good soils, which after clearing are quickly washed away by the heavy rains. ... The rivers carry the eroded soilsdownstream, causing significant problems.

Answer 2

deforestation affects the soil when the trees are cut down then the roots of the trees r spoilt out of the land