I WONDER - Can Deforestation Affect The Water Cycle?

Rainforests play a crucial role in the water cycle by pulling water from underground and releasing it into the atmosphere. They are responsible for producing about 20% of the world's freshwater, highlighting their global importance. However, if deforestation continues at the current rate, rainforests could disappear in as little as 100 years, posing a significant threat to the planet's water resources.

What is the process by which water is moved from underground to the atmosphere?

• Water Cycle

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

What type of climate do rainforests have?

• Mild and humid

• Hot and arid

• Warm and wet

• Cold and dry

What percentage of the world's freshwater is produced by rainforests?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

Why are rainforests crucial to the planet?

• They are home to many species

• They produce 20% of the world's freshwater

• They have rich soil for agriculture

• They produce a large amount of oxygen

What could happen if deforestation continues at the current rate?

• Rainforests will become deserts

• Rainforests will expand

• Rainforests will remain the same

• Rainforests might disappear in 100 years