GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Deforestation is a large topic for debate as well as the impact it has on the environment. Deforestation is ____
A
the amount of successful farming that occurs within a season.
B
the planting of trees and forests.
C
another term for crops.
D
the cutting down of trees and forests.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is a serious environmental concern since it can result in the loss of biodiversity, damage to natural habitats, disturbances in the water cycle, and soil erosion. Deforestation is also a contributor to climate change and global warming.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deforestation is the purposeful clearing of forested land. Throughout history and into modern times, forests have been razed to make space for agriculture and animal grazing, and to obtain wood for fuel, manufacturing, and construction. Deforestation has greatly altered landscapes around the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deforestation makes room for more crops to be grown which can then be used to feed more people. Trees and plants absorb water from the ground and prevent the soil from becoming over-saturated. Therefore, deforestation will increase flooding. It provides job opportunities for those who work in a forest clearing.

Detailed explanation-4: -If forests are cleared, or even disturbed, they release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Forest loss and damage is the cause of around 10% of global warming. There’s simply no way we can fight the climate crisis if we don’t stop deforestation. We need to protect forests now more than ever.

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