What are the consequence of deforestation
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#There are several consequences of deforestation:
Changes in Soil:
★loss of nutrients in the soil that are derived from breakdown of tree leaves
★increased soil erosion by wind and rain
increased flooding due to a lack of water absorption by trees
Loss of Biodiversity:
★Animals and plants that are unable to grow outside of a forest environment face extinction.
Climate Change:
★increased greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide) present in the air when trees are not available to absorb them
★increased carbon in the air from the burning of trees
Impacts on Humans:
★decreased availability of wood for cooking and heating
★increased natural disasters such as mudslides
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