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Effects of deforestation
Deforestation is the finishing of the forests by the human beings. Increasing human
population day by day is increasing the need for land on the earth for agricultural,
industrial, residential, commercial, cities and other purposes which involves
permanent forest removal. However, deforestation have many negative effects.

Soil erosion destruction

Soils (and the nutrients in them) are exposed to the suns heat. Soil moisture is dried 5
up, nutrients evaporate and bacteria that help break down organic matter are affected.
Eventually, rain washes down the soil surfaces and erosion takes place. Soils never
get their full potential back.

Loss of Biodiversity
Many wonderful species of plants and animals have been lost, and many others
remain endangered. More than 80% of the world's species remain in the Tropical 10
Rainforest. It is estimated that about 50 to 100 species of animals are being lost each
day as a result of destruction of their habitats, and that is a tragedy. Many beautiful
creatures, both plants and animals have vanished from the face of the earth.

Climate Change
Plants absorb Carbon Dioxide CO2 (a greenhouse gas) from the atmosphere and uses
it to produce food (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that make up trees). In return, it 15
gives off Oxygen. Destroying the forests mean CO2 will remain in the atmosphere
and in addition, destroyed vegetation will give off more CO2 stored in them as they
decompose. This will alter the climate of that region. Cool climates may get a lot
hotter and hot places may get a lot cooler.

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Glossary
Agricultural Adj. Relating to agriculture.
Agriculture: Noun. The science of farming, including cultivation of
the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide
food, wool, and other products.
Industrial Adj. Relating to or characterized by industry.
Industry: Noun. Economic activity concerned with the processing of
raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
Residential Adj. Concerning or relating to residence.
Residence: Noun. A persons home, especially a large and impressive
one.
Commercial Adj. Making or intended to make a profit.
Evaporate Verb. Turn from liquid into vapour.
Organic Adj. Relating to or derived from living matter.
Erosion Noun. The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or
other natural agents.
Biodiversity Noun. The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a
particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be
important and desirable.
Endangered Adj. (of a species) seriously at risk of extinction.
Tragedy Noun. An event causing suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a
serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.
Climate Noun. The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over
a long period.
Decompose Verb. (With a reference to a dead body or other organic matter) make
or become rotten; decay or cause to decay.