What can deforestation lead to?

Large-scale erosion and loss of nutrients.

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  1. Cleaner rivers
  2. Large-scale erosion and loss of nutrients ✔
  3. More fertile soil

Why: Removing forests often causes erosion, nutrient loss, and desertification.

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Deforestation leaves soil feeling exposed.
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References

Answer: Large-scale erosion and loss of nutrients. Removing forests often causes erosion, nutrient loss, and desertification.

  1. Soil conservation en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_conservation
    A consequence of deforestation is typically large-scale erosion, loss of soil nutrients and sometimes total desertification.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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