Question

An effect of deforestation is

• A. Desertification
• B. Soil erosion and floods
• C. Depletion of wildlife
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Deforestation is the destruction of forest which causes loss of habitat and other problem like

1. Reduced biodiversity: when forest cover is removed, wildlife is deprived of habitat and becomes more vulnerable to hunting.

2. The release of greenhouse gas emissions: deforestation causes 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

3. Disrupted water cycles: as a result of deforestation, trees no longer evaporate groundwater, which can cause the local climate to be much drier.

4. Increased soil erosion: deforestation accelerates rates of soil erosion, by increasing runoff and reducing the protection of the soil from tree litter.

5. Disrupted livelihoods: millions of people rely directly on forests, through shifting cultivation, hunting and gathering and by harvesting forest products, such as rubber.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.