Question

How would the flow of the nutrient in the cycle be affected due to large
scale deforestation? Explain giving reasons.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) (i) Carbon cycle in biosphere. (ii) Volcanic activity and mining; microbial decomposition of organic matter. (b) Clearing of vast areas covered by forest, by man, is called deforestation. It is the main cause of soil erosion in India. Due to large scale deforestation, the flow of carbon in the environment will be disturbed because plants are the major consumers which utilise carbon for photosynthesis. This would lead to accumulation of carbon in the atmosphere. (c) Increase in the level of carbon in atmosphere will result in greenhouse effect. This will lead to heating of earth's surface and finally to global warming. Rise in temperature, results in odd climatic changes, which are harmful for the environment.Read more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/188241/a-i-name-the-biogeochemical-nutrient-cycle-shown-above

Answer 2

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Due to large scale deforestation, the flow of carbon in the environment will be disturbed because plants are the major consumers which utilise carbon for photosynthesis. This would lead to accumulation of carbon in the atmosphere.