Discuss the effects of deforestation on the following :
Environment
Environment is adversely effected by deforestation as ecological balance is disturbed. Less number of plants lead to the rise in carbon-dioxide levels. The increase carbon dioxide causes global warming. It even leads to change in soil properties. All this may result in floods and droughts.
Differentiate between the following :
Flora and Fauna.
Flora is the term used for wide variety of plants while fauna is used to refer to all the varieties of animals.
Discuss the effects of deforestation on
Wild animals
Deforestation effects the wild animals severly. Their habitat is destroyed which may lead to decline in their numbers. It leads to scarcity of food also.
Discuss the effects of deforestation on the following :
Villages (Rural areas)
Villages are depended upon forests to large extent. They are closely related to forests. Some adjoining villages have to face the wrath of wild animals as unhabitated animals run to nearby villages and cause danger to them. Moreover they are devoid of other benefits like fruits, fuel, wood etc. they get from forests. Deforestation may also lead to frequent floods and droughts.
Differentiate between the following :
Endangered and extinct species.
Endangered species are those species which are at the verge of extinction but are still there. They need to be protected and conserved. For e.g barasingha, lion, buffaloes etc.
While extinct species are those which no more exist on the earth. For e.g dinosaurs.