The Effects of Deforestation
Forests like these cover the Earth and keep it cool. They provide habitats for plant and animal life.

Forests like these cover the Earth and keep it cool. They provide habitats for plant and animal life.

Widespread deforestation like this can cause Earth to become too hot. When the Earth is too hot, animals, plants, and even humans are affected by the rising temperatures.

Widespread deforestation like this can cause Earth to become too hot. When the Earth is too hot, animals, plants, and even humans are affected by the rising temperatures.

Before You Move On

  • 1. Cause and Effect What causes soil erosion? What can help prevent it?

  • 2. Paraphrase In your own words, tell what this means: “We may be losing species without even knowing they exist.”

  • 3. Viewing How do the photos help explain deforestation?