The flow chart illustrates the consequence of deforestation. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.

The flow chart illustrates a series of environmental consequences resulting from ongoing deforestation.

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, the removal of trees leads to two major outcomes

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increased flooding and a significant decline in biodiversity. One major consequence is flooding. Heavy logging machinery compresses the soil, making it hard and impermeable.

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, rainwater is unable to penetrate the ground and

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flows across the surface, which increases the likelihood of flooding. The second major outcome is reduced biodiversity, which occurs through several interconnected processes.

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cutting down trees weakens the stability of the topsoil because fewer roots are available to hold it in place.

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leads to soil erosion and allows pioneer species to invade and degrade existing vegetation.

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, deforestation increases the risk of both accidental and deliberate burning. The resulting waste wood attracts micro‑organisms and colonising species, which

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damage the ecosystem.

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, large‑scale logging reduces the amount of moisture released into the atmosphere by plants.

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lowers precipitation levels and raises the risk of drought, creating conditions that favour invasive species and accelerate ecological decline. Collectively, these processes contribute to the loss of fauna and the

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deterioration of the natural environment.