Question

what do you mean deforestation what are the factor responsible for deforestation in 17 century

Answer 1

Deforestation is the clearing of trees, transforming a forest into cleared land. The first step in turning the wilderness into a shopping center is deforestation. You can see the word forest in deforestation. The prefix de- means "remove" and the suffix -ation signals the act or state of.


Factors:

Excessive logging to obtain wood etc.
Change to a much colder climate, affecting trees at certain latitudes or elevations.
Drought/change to more arid climate.
Urban expansion.
Note: fire and insect infestations, and fungal etc diseases, can destroy many trees but don't cause deforestation on a lasting basis

Answer 2

Deforestation refers to the decrease in forest areas across the world that are lost for other uses such as agricultural croplands, urbanization, or mining activities. Greatly accelerated by human activities since 1960, deforestation has been negatively affecting natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and the climate.

FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFORESTATION IN THE 17TH CENTURY WERE:-

• conversion of forests into agricultural plantations is a major cause of deforestation.
• half of the trees illegally removed from forests are used as fuel.
• To create ingredients that are highly prized consumer items, such as the oil from palm trees.