Question

write the reasons and consequenses of deforestation

Answer 1

Reasons for deforestation:

a) Building roads, towns, cities and residencies

b) Industrial set up

c) Cutting trees as raw material for food, shelter etc

d) Bridges and expressways development

Consequences of deforestation:

a) Ecological imbalance

b) loss of habitat for wildlife

c) Soil and water pollution

d) Greenhouse effect and global warming

e) Climatic changes