Conservation and Deforestation (Video Notes)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the notes on conservation, deforestation, purposes of deforestation, and its consequences.

Conservation

The protection, preservation, and wise management of natural resources to prevent depletion and maintain ecological balance.

Deforestation

The removal or clearing of forests, usually to use the land for other purposes such as farming, housing, or industry.

Procuring land for cultivation

Clearing forest land to convert it into farmland for growing crops.

Building houses

Using cleared forest land for residential construction and housing development.

Making furniture or using timber

Harvesting and processing timber from forests to manufacture furniture and other wood products.

Consequences of deforestation

Increase in Earth's temperature and disturbance of climate and ecological balance due to loss of forest cover.