The flow chart illustrates the consequences of deforestation. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.

The flow chart shows what typically occurs

as a

consequence

of deforestation. When trees are removed, there are four main immediate effects, which

eventully

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eventually

result in flooding, degraded

vegetation

and a loss of biodiversity. One immediate effect is

soil

which has been compacted by heavy equipment. The resulting hard, 'backed'

soil

contributes to the

run off

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runoff

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of

rain water

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rainwater

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and, eventually flooding. Another immediate

consequence

of logging is a reduction in the number of roots holding the

soil

together.

This

leads to

soil

erosion.

As a

consequence

, the quality and variety of

vegetation

is compromised. The third immediate effect is burning, both deliberate and

as a

consequence

of an increased risk of forest fires. The waste that remains after logging is destroyed and the microorganisms that feed on

this

material are lost.

This

leads to degraded

vegetation

. The final immediate

consequence

is a reduction in the amount of moisture plants return to the air. Because there is less moisture in the air, there is less precipitation and an increased incidence of drought.

This

too reduces plant growth and ultimately results in degraded

vegetation

and a loss of biodiversity.