Question

What is deforestation?

Answer 1

Deforestation:

1. Deforestation is defined as the removal or thinning of forests by cutting down trees.
2. The area that has been cleared by deforestation is used by human beings (for constructing factories, houses, roads, and dams or for cultivating crops).
3. The excess global demand for wood also leads to deforestation.
4. Deforestation is a substantial contributor to global warming.