Multiple choice

Why is deforestation an issue?

  1. It increases oxygen into the atmosphere.

  2. It decreases precipitation.

  3. It increases soil erosion so people can't grow crops.

  4. It increases ecosystems
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Trees help bind soil with their roots; when they are removed, the soil becomes vulnerable to being washed away by rain or blown away by wind, reducing land fertility.

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