Question

Write a short note on 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

The process of cutting down a number of trees is known as deforestation.

Explanation:

1. Deforestation can be defined as the process of cutting down forests and trees for various purposes.
2. Modernization, industrialization, and urbanization are the most common causes of deforestation.
3. Deforestation is rampant in nations which are in developing stage. This is because their main motive is to set industries and generate more economic benefits than preserve the forests.
4. Deforestation result in various problems and has negative effects such as frequent natural disasters, global warming, soil erosion, etc.