Deforestation is when people cut down trees and clear forests. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as to build roads, grow crops, or mine for resources.
Deforestation is a major problem in the Amazon rainforest.
Noun: deforestation.
Adjective: deforested.
Verb: deforest.
The word "deforestation" comes from the Latin words "dē" (meaning "away from") and "forestāre" (meaning "to plant trees"). It literally means "to remove trees from an area.".
Why is deforestation so harmful to the environment?
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