Mayank Ranka
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Deforestation refers to the removal of trees resulting in cleared land.
There are several consequences of deforestation:
1. 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.
2. Loss of biodiversity:
- Animals and plants that are unable to grow outside of a forest environment face extinction.
3. 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.
4. Impacts on humans:
- Decreased availability of wood for cooking and heating.