Deforestation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the advantages of deforestation?
A
Creates jobs
Wood is used for building furniture and for paper
Fuel
Space for farming
Access by roads
2
Q
What are the disadvantages of deforestation?
A
Loss of medicinal plants and habitat
Affects food chains/webs
Extinction
Soil erosion/leaching
Affects water cycle
Affects carbon dioxide levels
