How can deforestation contribute to changes in other Earth Systems?

Question

By reducing soil erosion and improving water quality

By promoting carbon sequestration and reducing atmospheric CO2 levels

By increasing biodiversity in adjacent ecosystems

By increasing atmospheric CO2 levels which alters climate patterns

Answer 1

By disrupting the water cycle and potentially causing changes in precipitation patterns

By reducing habitat for species, leading to biodiversity loss

By releasing carbon stored in trees and soil, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions

By increasing the risk of wildfires due to drier conditions

By altering local weather patterns and contributing to climate change

By impacting the livelihoods of indigenous communities and local populations who rely on forests for food, medicine, and shelter.