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Describe and explain the long-term effects of large-scale deforestation on the earth's atmosphere.
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A2 / Human Biology
Task 1
Describe and explain the long-term effects of large-scale deforestation on the earth's atmosphere.
In this essay I am going to explain and describe the long-term effects of deforestation on the earths atmosphere. I must include these key points.
? Sustainable resources
? Greenhouse gases
? The Greenhouse effect
? Erosion of soil
? Leaching of soil
? Desertification
? And diversity of species.
The clearing of tropical forests has been occurring worldwide on a large-scale basis for many centuries. This process, known as deforestation, involves the cutting down, burning, and damaging of forests. The loss of tropical rain forest is more profound than merely destruction of beautiful areas. If the current rate of deforestation continues, the world's rain forests will vanish within 100 years-causing unknown effects on global climate and eliminating the majority of plant and animal species on the planet.
Why Deforestation Happens
There are many ways and reasons for deforestation. Most of the clearing is done for agricultural purposes-grazing cattle, planting
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