What is deforestation?
Human Impact on the Environment

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The process of clearing or thinning forests or trees, often to make way for agricultural or urban development.
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How does deforestation contribute to global warming?
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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that can absorb CO2, leading to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which contributes to global warming.
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What is reforestation?
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The process of planting trees in an area where the forest has been depleted or destroyed.
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What are the benefits of reforestation?
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Reforestation helps restore ecosystems, provides habitat for wildlife, improves air quality, and can help combat climate change.
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What is the ozone layer?
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A region of Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) and protects the planet from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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What is the ozone hole?
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A significant thinning of the ozone layer, primarily over Antarctica, caused by the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting substances.
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What is global warming?
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The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, which increases greenhouse gas concentrations.
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