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Discuss the effects of deforestation on the following: (a) Wild animals                                (b) Environment             (c) Villages (Rural areas) (d) Cities (Urban areas)                      (e) Earth                         (f) The next generation.  

Answer:

(a) Wild animals: Deforestation destroys the habitats of many wild animals. They are left to die without their natural shelter.   (b) Environment: Deforestation affects the environment adversely due to the disturbance of ecological balance. The amount of carbon dioxide is increased in atmosphere and causes global warming.   (c) Villages (Rural areas): The villagers depend on forests. They are closely related to forests. Due to deforestation various wild animals run to nearby villages and cause danger to them. Villagers cannot get fruits, fuel wood due to deforestation.   (d) Cities (Urban areas): Deforestation does not affect the life of cities directly. But changes in climate affect cities. Calamities like flood and droughts do not spare cities.   (e) Earth: Deforestation affect the earth severely. The fertile land of earth is converted into deserts and its temperature rises. It changes its climate and environment.   (f) The next generation: Many beautiful fauna and flora are destroyed due to deforestation. So, next generation will not be able to see them. They will not have clean and healthy environment.