Question

Explain how deforestation leads to reduced rainfall.

Answer 1

Deforestation is the removal of trees or other vegetation from an area for industrial, agricultural, or other purposes. Plants or trees absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere. If plants are destroyed, then the level of CO₂ in the atmosphere will rise. The high levels of CO₂ in the atmosphere will trap more heat radiation, leading to global warming. This increase in temperature of the Earth will disturb the natural water cycle. As a result of disruption in the water cycle, there will be a change in the rainfall pattern. The reduced amount of rainwater can cause droughts.