what is deforestation? Explain the causes and the consequences of deforestation
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deforestation means cutting of trees.One of the consequences of deforestation is a loss of biodiversity. Deforestation also increases greenhouse gas emissions, disrupts the water cycle, increases soil erosion and decreases the natural beauty of an area.
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Explanation:
Deforestation is the cutting down of trees from an area with no intention of establishing a future stand of trees. Deforestation can meet some human needs. For example, wood is considered to be a natural energy source, and it has been used for years to provide heat. Logging removes trees from a forest, so they can be turned into building materials for homes or used in manufacturing processes, such as the production of paper products.
Causes for Deforestation:
1. Agriculture:
2. Commercial logging:
3. Mining
4. Increase in population
5.Construction of dam reservoirs:
6. Forest fires:
7. Overgrazing:
Consequences of Deforestation:
1. Food problems:
2. Exposing soil to heat and rain:
3. Flooding:
4. Coss of biodiversity.......