EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Beef production is the top driver of deforestation in the world’s tropical forests. The forest conversion it generates more than doubles that generated by the production of soy, palm oil, and wood products (the second, third, and fourth biggest drivers) combined.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deforestation causes increases in temperatures and changes in the amount and distribution of rainfall-generally creating a drier climate. These impacts can affect soil moisture, reducing yields in some areas and increasing flooding in others.

Detailed explanation-3: -4 – Soil Erosion is One of the Consequences of Deforestation As a result, deforestation will probably mean the soil will become increasingly fragile, leaving the area more vulnerable to natural disasters such as landslides and floods.

Detailed explanation-4: -The primary soil orders found in tropical rainforests are Oxisols and Ultisols, which are soils rich in iron and aluminum oxides (red color) but with low natural fertility.