Deforestation and Soil

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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?

<p>Desertification</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the water holding capacity of the soil due to deforestation?

<p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.

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