Deforestation Flashcards
1
Q
What is deforestation
A
The removal of natural occurring forests
2
Q
What are some purposes for deforestation
A
Farming
Housing
Electronic
3
Q
Suggest why deforestation can result in higher concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere
A
Because the carbon dioxide trapped in these natural resources (trees) will get burnt, therefore it releases CO2
4
Q
What impacts does deforestation have on the environment
A
Loss of habitats
5
Q
How does deforestation affect the water cycle
A
Forests transport large quantities of water into the atmosphere via plant transpiration
6
Q
What impacts does deforestation have on carbon
A
More carbon dioxide is reduced in the burning of trees
