Question

Explain the connection between deforestation and global climate change. Discuss at least 2 connections.(4 points)
6 grad

Answer 1

Here are two simple connections between deforestation and global climate change:

1) Carbon storage and greenhouse gases
- Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and store carbon. When forests are cut or burned, that stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere as CO2.
- More CO2 in the air strengthens the greenhouse effect, trapping more heat and causing global temperatures to rise.

2) Water cycle and local climate (transpiration and rainfall)
- Trees release water vapor into the air through transpiration, which helps form clouds and brings rain. Removing forests reduces this moisture, so an area can become drier and warmer.
- Less forest also changes local surface temperatures (less shade, more heating) and can reduce rainfall downwind, which affects regional climates.

Both effects together mean deforestation increases greenhouse gases and disrupts rainfall and temperatures, making climate change worse.