Exercise 54B Understanding the negative effects of deforestation Key Skills
Success criteria
I can identify consequences of deforestation.
The benefi ts of trees and forests include:
● They soak up carbon dioxide and release oxygen. ● They maintain the water cycle and generate rainfall. ● They protect against storm damage. ● They are a source of food, timber and fuel for humans. ● They prevent soil erosion by soaking up water and holding the soil in place with their roots. ● They prevent landslides as they absorb water running down hills. ● Many plants growing in forests are used in medicine. ● Forests provide food, homes and protection to animals. ● Forests support indigenous tribes.
Working in pairs, look at the benefi ts of trees and forests. Choose three of these benefi ts. What do you imagine the result of deforestation could be on these?