deforestation and destruction

Question 1

what two effects does deforestation have

Answer 1

increased release of CO2 into the atmosphere due to burning and the activities of microorganisms
reduced rate at which CO2 is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis

Question 2

what does deforestation lead to reduction in

Answer 2

biodiversity

Question 3

deforestation has occurred so that

Answer 3

• crops can be grown from which biofuels based on ethanol can be produced
• there can be an increase in cattle and rice fields to provide more food. these organisms produce methane and this has led to increases in methane

Question 4

destruction of peat bogs and other areas of peat releases what into the atmosphere

Answer 4

CO2

Question 5

why does large scale deforestation take place

Answer 5

for timber and to provide agricultural land

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