While climate change can contribute to forest fires, it is not a direct cause of deforestation.

Approximately 30% of the world's land surface is covered by forests.

Tropical rainforests are the most affected biome by deforestation due to their high biodiversity and the demand for land for agriculture and other uses.

Deforestation is the primary cause of habitat destruction, as it removes the natural habitat of plants and animals.

Deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, reducing the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere, and increasing the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.

While habitat destruction can contribute to water pollution, it is not a direct consequence.

Deforestation is the term used to describe the process by which forests are converted to other uses.

Deforestation typically leads to a decrease in genetic diversity, not an increase.

Reforestation is the term used to describe the process of planting trees in areas that have been deforested.

Deforestation typically leads to a decrease in cloud cover, not an increase.

Afforestation is the term used to describe the process of planting trees in areas that have never been forested before.

Deforestation typically leads to a decrease in water quality, not an improvement.

Agroforestry is the term used to describe the practice of planting trees in combination with agricultural crops.

Deforestation typically leads to a decrease in soil structure, not an improvement.

Silviculture is the term used to describe the management of forests for multiple purposes.