5 Questions
Name one major cause of changes in soil properties.
Deforestation
How are physical properties of the soil affected by plantation and vegetation?
They get affected
What happens to the soil when there are fewer trees?
More soil erosion occurs
What is the term for the conversion of fertile land into deserts?
Desertification
What happens to the water holding capacity of the soil due to deforestation?
It decreases
Study Notes
Deforestation and Soil Properties
- Deforestation leads to changes in soil properties, affecting physical properties of the soil.
- Removal of trees results in increased soil erosion, exposing lower, harder, and rocky layers of soil.
- Soil with fewer trees has less humus, making it less fertile, and gradually converting fertile land into deserts, a process known as desertification.
Soil Erosion and Water Holding Capacity
- Deforestation decreases the water holding capacity of soil, reducing the infiltration rate.
- Lower infiltration rates lead to increased flooding.
Soil Characteristics
- Deforestation affects nutrient content, texture, and other soil properties.
Test your knowledge on the causes and impacts of deforestation on soil properties. Learn about the relationship between deforestation and soil erosion, loss of fertility, and desertification.
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