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    Deforestation involves clearing or cutting down wide areas of trees outside of forests. It has occurred in places like the Amazon Rainforest, where 20% of trees have been chopped down, severely threatening many plants and animals in the future if it continues. Deforestation causes flooding, erosion, land deterioration, and contributes 11% of greenhouse gases by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It also has negative effects on wildlife, agriculture, and is a major contributor to climate change by reducing forests' ability to absorb carbon emissions. Many animal species are also threatened by losing their habitats to deforestation for human expansion and development.

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    Deforestation involves clearing or cutting down wide areas of trees outside of forests. It has occurred in places like the Amazon Rainforest, where 20% of trees have been chopped down, severely threatening many plants and animals in the future if it continues. Deforestation causes flooding, erosion, land deterioration, and contributes 11% of greenhouse gases by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It also has negative effects on wildlife, agriculture, and is a major contributor to climate change by reducing forests' ability to absorb carbon emissions. Many animal species are also threatened by losing their habitats to deforestation for human expansion and development.

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    Deforestation involves clearing or cutting down wide areas of trees outside of forests. It has occurred in places like the Amazon Rainforest, where 20% of trees have been chopped down, severely threatening many plants and animals in the future if it continues. Deforestation causes flooding, erosion, land deterioration, and contributes 11% of greenhouse gases by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It also has negative effects on wildlife, agriculture, and is a major contributor to climate change by reducing forests' ability to absorb carbon emissions. Many animal species are also threatened by losing their habitats to deforestation for human expansion and development.

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    Deforestation

    By: Niki Domasz


    Jessica Le
    Malina Weerts
    Inocencio Gonzalez
    What is
    deforestation?
    Deforestation is clearing or
    cutting down a wide area
    of trees that are not a part
    of a forest.
    Example of
    Deforestation
    ● Many places where
    deforestation have occurred
    ● Amazon Rainforest:
    - 20% of trees have been
    chopped down
    - Many plants and animals
    will be severely threatened
    in the future if deforestation
    doesn’t stop
    Effects of Deforestation
    ● Causes flooding, erosion, and land
    deterioration
    ● Due to erosion, the fertile soil is
    washed away
    ● 11% of greenhouse gases is caused
    by deforestation
    ● Has negative effects on animals
    ● Fewer crops are grown
    ● Is a huge contributor to climate
    change
    Importance of Animals and Humans
    ● Due to deforestation, many animals are
    going extinct

    ● Many animals are losing their homes to


    deforestation from people wanting to take
    more land for buildings and other
    reasons

    ● For example: In 2014, there were 1,864


    Giant Pandas still alive in the wild, since
    then the numbers have risen by 17 percent
    in the past decade

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