Impacts of Deforestation

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  • What is erosion?

    Erosion is the process of wearing away or removing soil, rock, or other materials from the Earth's surface through the action of wind, water, or ice.
  • What is biodiversity?

    Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, in a particular ecosystem or on Earth as a whole.
  • What is climate change?

    Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns on Earth. It is primarily caused by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, leading to a gradual increase in global temperatures and resulting in various impacts, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and ecosystem disruptions. Efforts to mitigate climate change involve reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources.
  • What is employment?

    The state of having paid work.
  • What is investment?
    Allocation of resources to gain future benefits.
  • Why is climate change an impact of deforestation?
    Loss of transpiration leads to drier climate
  • Why is climate change also an impact of deforestation?

    Loss of evaporation leads to warmer climate
  • Why is employment an impact of deforestation?

    Development provides job opportunities and new skills
  • Why is investment an impact of deforestation?

    Tax incomes invested in healthcare and education. 8% of Brazil’s GDP comes from the Amazon