Question

What are the major causes and consequences of deforestation?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: Major causes of deforestation are-

1] Need for farmlands, for more production of wood.

2] Need for paper for daily needs.

3] Need for land for building cities, towns or villages.

Consequences of deforestation are-

1] Oxygen level will decrease dramatically, as forests produce 80% of Earth's oxygen.

2] Soil erosion will occur during floods, as trees hold soil firmly.

3] Heat will increase, as forests help to lower the level of carbon dioxide[main gas involved in the overheating of Earth's surface.