Question

what is deforestation ​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Deforestation means clearing of forests and using that land for other purposes. Trees in the forests are cut for some of the purposes mentioned below:

• Procuring land for cultivation.
• Building houses and factories.
• Making furniture or using wood as fuel.

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