TEAM B: Question and answer by MedDiet4Health https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/cl63h63ltzc1t38t Deforestation, the large-scale clearing of forests, significantly contributes to climate change. Trees absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and store it as carbon in their biomass. When forests are cleared for agriculture, urban development, or logging, this carbon is released back into the atmosphere, increasing CO2 levels. Additionally, deforestation reduces the number of trees available to absorb CO2, exacerbating the greenhouse effect. Forests also play a crucial role in maintaining local and global water cycles, regulating temperatures, and supporting biodiversity. The loss of forests disrupts these systems, leading to changes in precipitation patterns, increased soil erosion, and loss of habitat for countless species.Search on the web, keep notes trying to post your responses. en-us 2024-08-01 11:20:43 UTC 2025-07-13 07:29:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2753.png What's the definition of deforestation and which are its primary causes? meddiet4health https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/cl63h63ltzc1t38t/wish/3065372184 2024-08-01 11:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/cl63h63ltzc1t38t/wish/3065372184 How does deforestation contribute to climate change? meddiet4health https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/cl63h63ltzc1t38t/wish/3065372319 2024-08-01 11:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/cl63h63ltzc1t38t/wish/3065372319 Which is the impact of deforestation on biodiversity and ecosystems? meddiet4health https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/cl63h63ltzc1t38t/wish/3065372442 2024-08-01 11:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/cl63h63ltzc1t38t/wish/3065372442 Could you evaluate the social and economic consequences of deforestation? meddiet4health https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/cl63h63ltzc1t38t/wish/3065372530 2024-08-01 11:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/cl63h63ltzc1t38t/wish/3065372530