Clearing a Forest
The removal and destruction of a forest from land that is then converted to non-forest use
Deforestation
Once fertile land degradation in areas with low rainfall
Desertification
The long-term warming of the planet’s overall temperature
Global Warming
An area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet
Watershed
Trees
What is The Tropical Rainforest
This is the largest desert in the world
Reducing this emission might help avoid major negative effects
Carbon Dioxide
The process by which sediment is transported from one place to another
Erosion
Fewer trees to absorb Carbon Dioxide leads to this
Global warming
No grasses, shrubs, or rooted trees holding soil in place leaves soil vulnerable to
Erosion
Global Warming's pace has significantly increased due to the burning of
Fossil Fuels
Precipitation that contains high levels of nitric and sulfuric acids
Acid Rain
They provide habitat and wildlife protection
Conservationists
The process by which large numbers of people become permanently concentrated in relatively small areas, a direct cause of deforestation
Urbanization
Mismanaging livestock and land use, without sufficient recovery periods for the plants, leads to
Overgrazing
Which effect, when Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and other natural gasses trap heat in earth's atmosphere
Greenhouse Effect
The process by which cities grow and develop
Urbanization
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The preparation of plant and animal products for distribution, a direct cause of deforestation
Agriculture
In order for plants to grow, the land must retain
Water
Top 3 causes of Global Warming
Generating power / burning fossil fuels
Manufacturing goods
Deforestation
The condition of the water, usually with respect to its suitability for a particular purpose such as drinking or swimming.
Water Quality
This helps restore forest cover, reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, and provide wildlife habitats.
Reforestation