natural reasources

Deforestation Deforestation is when humans remove or clear large areas of forest lands and related ecosystems for non-forest use. These include clearing for farming purposes, ranching and urban use. In these cases, trees are never re-planted. Effects of Deforestation Loss of biodiversity –  According to National Geographic, 80% of the world’s plants and animals live in forests, and many cannot live elsewhere. Climate change –  Cutting down the trees also removes a mechanism to regulate the temperature in forested areas. Hotter days and cooler nights put additional strain on the remaining plants and animals. Loss of soil fertility –  Forested land can be attractive for agriculture because it seems so fertile. In fact, this often isn’t so. The seeming fertility of a rainforest depends on the complex relationships between a variety of plant species. Flooding –  Forests absorb heavy rains that otherwise could run directly into rivers an

Pollution Pollution  is the introduction of  contaminants  into the natural environment that cause adverse change.   Pollution can take the form of  chemical substances  or  energy , such as noise, heat or light . Types of pollution: Air Pollution Air pollution is defined as any contamination of the atmosphere that disturbs the natural composition and chemistry of the air. Water Pollution Water pollution involves any contaminated water, whether from chemical, particulate, or bacterial matter that degrades the water's quality and purity.  Noise Pollution Noise pollution refers to undesirable levels of noises caused by human activity that disrupt the standard of living in the affected area.   Radioactive Pollution Radioactive pollution is rare but extremely detrimental, and even deadly, when it occurs. Because of its intensity and the difficulty of reversing damage, there are strict government regulations to control radioactive poll