Question 8 — What are the impacts of - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 13 - Earth as a System: Energy, Matter, and Life (Exploration)

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Question 8
What are the impacts of deforestation on the Earth’s oxygen and carbon cycles? What are the other consequences of deforestation?
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  • Deforestation reduces photosynthesis, so less CO₂ is absorbed and less O₂ is released — disrupting both the oxygen and carbon cycles.
  • Other consequences include less transpiration and rainfall, altered albedo, increased soil erosion and loss of habitats and biodiversity.
Deforestation Fewer trees means less photosynthesis Less carbon dioxide absorbed, less oxygen made It also brings erosion and habitat loss
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