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=**//__ D~E~F~O~R~E~S~T~A~T~I~O~N __//**  = = QUESTIONS: = Some of you may ask why is deforestation happening, and what is deforestation? Deforestation is the loss of trees in an area. The trees are either being burned down or cut down. Deforestation is very harmful to animals and environment.

The first reason trees are cut down is for wood. Wood is an essential material that people use every day. We need wood to build furniture and other things that are around our houses. Another reason is to clear the trees for extra land to build houses or buildings. Wood is used to make fire, and is used to make many small items such as pencils. Either way, trees are essential to the environment and shouldn't be cut for these reasons.

Question 2. Why are trees so important to the environment? Trees are very important to the environment and to humans. They absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen, and humans inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. Without trees, there wouldn't be enough oxygen for humans to live. Also, fruit trees produce fruit for us to eat. Trees also create homes and protection for small animals.  Question 3. Where are the most trees being cut down? The place with the most tree loss is Brazil. From 2000-2005, there were 63,320 trees cut down. The U.S. has cut down 46,332 trees from 2000-2005.

Question 4. What types of animals are affected by deforestation? There are many animals being affected by deforestation. There are many types of birds, small mammals and reptiles that live in trees. Deforestation kills these animals and this can be very harmful to their population. There are also lots of animal species that are now endangered because of deforestation, mostly rainforest animals. A few endangered animals are the flying lemur, orangutans, and weasels.

Question 5. How many trees have been cut down in the U.S.? From 2000-2005, the U.S. has cut down 46,332 trees. Thats why we are one of the top five nations with the most tree loss.

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Student Research Center- __Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia 6th edition__ __Greenspace Update__
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