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: [[Deforestation]] in some regions with poor quality [[soil]] can also lead to [[desertification]]. | : [[Deforestation]] in some regions with poor quality [[soil]] can also lead to [[desertification]]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:10, 7 May 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Deforestation is when humans remove large numbers of trees from an area of land.
About Deforestation
- Deforestation destroys the habitat for communities in an ecosystem.
- Forests act as carbon sinks so deforestation reduces their ability to take in as much Carbon Dioxide which contributes to global warming.
- Deforestation in some regions with poor quality soil can also lead to desertification.