Question

What are the consequences of deforestation?

What may be the consequences of deforestation?

Answer 1

1. Soil erosion
2. Loss of biodiversity
3. Deforestation increases the temperature and pollution level on the earth.
4. It increases the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
5. The groundwater level also gets lower.
6. Deforestation disturbs the balance in nature.
7. There will be increased chances of natural calamities such as floods and droughts.

Answer 2

Deforestation leads to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to the loss of trees with high carbon content. Deforestation destroys biodiversity, disrupts hydrologic cycles, causes soil erosion, and may lead to desertification.