Question

What are the negative effects of deforestation on the environment? Check all that apply. air pollution desertification water pollution urbanization climate change

Answer 1

if the level of pollutants in the air is in such quantities that are injurious to human ,animals and plants life then we can say air pollution has taken place

Answer 2

Deforestation is the cutting down of trees in a wide area.

Deforestation has adverse effects on the environment.

The negative effects are as follows:

1) It leads to desertification

When all the trees are eliminated the land surface remains bare and since trees attract rainfall the area will experience minimal rainfall.

2) It leads to soil erosion

When trees are cut the surface is exposed to agents of soil erosion such as wind hence soil erosion increases.

3) Change in climate

Trees keep the air fresh and also attract rainfall. When trees are cut the rainfall decreases and the temperatures also rise . This can lead to global warming.

The correct answer is thus :

Climate change and desertification.