Deforestation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The removal of trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Deforestation has led to the loss of habitats for numerous endangered species around the world.
- The widespread deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has caused a significant reduction in oxygen production.
- Deforestation results in the displacement of indigenous communities who depend on the forest for their livelihood.
- The effects of deforestation can be seen in the increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
- Rampant deforestation has made the affected regions more susceptible to soil erosion and landslides.
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Meaning 2
The state of being clear of trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.