Deforestation

Question 1

What is the definition of Deforestation?

Answer 1

Deforestation: when a forest is clear felled or clear cut and the land is not replaced but is used for something else.

Question 2

What are the 5 Causes of Deforestation?

Answer 2

5 Causes of Deforestation:

1. Mining
2. Logging and harvesting
3. Cattle ranching
4. Crops
5. Urban development

Question 3

What are the 6 environmental effects?

Answer 3

Environmental Effects:

1. Loss of wildlife habitats
2. Melting polar caps
3. More wildfires
4. Droughts
5. More extreme weather
6. Rising sea levels