impacts of desertification and deforestation

Question 1

impacts of desertification

Answer 1

1. soil dries and turns to dust
2. crops fail and livestock die
3. food shortages
4. migration and conflict

Question 2

impacts of deforestation

Answer 2

1. loss of biodiversity
2. build up of greenhouse gasses
3. leaching means nutrients are washed away by the rain
4. flood risk