Question

What is deforestation and what are its consequences?

Answer 1

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Deforestation- Clearance or cutting down of forests or a stand of trees from land which is then converted to non-forest use.

Consequences of deforestation:

1)It decreases biodiversity.

2)Increases greenhouse effect.

3)Causes soil erosion.

Answer 2

Answer:

Deforestation is the removal or cutting of tress from an area of land without any intention of future tree plantation.

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

• decreased ability to support other plants due to nutrient loss

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

• decreased cooling of land from water evaporation in forests

Impacts on Humans:

• decreased availability of wood for cooking and heating

• increased natural disasters such as mudslides