Question

Mention three ill effects of deforestation

Answer 1

Destruction of forests has the following adverse effects :

Roots of trees help in binding the soil particles together . When trees are destroyed, soil is left loose and become prone to being eroded by wind and moving water .loss of topsoil , which is rich in humus and nutrients, due to erosion reduces the fertility of soil .overtime the soil gets converted into a dessert .this is called desertification.

Forests are natural habitat of many species of animals and birds . Cutting down trees destroys the homes of these species ,which possess a threat to their survival.

Trees help to absorb rainwater that falls on the ground. If they are destroyed , this excess water could cause floods.

Loss of trees may lead to reduction in the binding capacity of soil particles during rainy season .this may in turn lead to landslides in the mountainous regions .