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Which of the following is a direct cause of deforestation?

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Which of the following is a direct cause of deforestation?.

  1. A.Planting trees for reforestation
  2. B.Logging for timber extraction
  3. C.Protecting wildlife habitats
  4. D.Building wildlife reserves

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Causes and Effects of Deforestation

Deforestation occurs due to timber extraction and logging, subsistence and commercial agriculture, construction of roads and settlements, and extraction of rocks and minerals. The effects include loss of habitats, soil erosion and desertification, climate change, and reduction of biodiversity and genetic diversity.

  1. a

    Describe two reasons why deforestation occurs.

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  2. b

    Explain two environmental effects of deforestation.

    Aim for approximately 4 distinct marking points.

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