EMS- Natural ecosystem and human activity, page no 201-202
What is deforestation:
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.
The causes of deforestation:
Agricultural expansion.
Logging.
Urbanization.
Infrastructure development.
Mining.
Wildfires.
The impacts of deforestation:
Climate change.
Desertification.
Soil erosion.
Increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Fewer crops.
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What are the social and economic impacts of deforestation on local communities?
What role does agriculture play in deforestation?
How does deforestation affect the water cycle and soil quality?
What are some of the methods used to combat deforestation?
How can reforestation and afforestation help mitigate the effects of deforestation?
What international policies or agreements exist to address deforestation?
How does deforestation contribute to climate change?