Question

Is deforestation associated with global warming? Explain

Answer 1

Deforestation:

Deforestation is the removal or clearing of forest from an area for industrial, agricultural or other purposes.

Global warming:

1. Deforestation can increase the temperature of Earth.
2. Plant absorbs ${\mathrm{CO}}_2$from atmosphere for photosynthesis.
3. If plants are destroyed, the ${\mathrm{CO}}_2$level of atmosphere will increase.
4. This ${\mathrm{CO}}_2$will trap more solar radiation which leads to global warming.
5. Hence deforestation is associated with global warming.