Science Common Sense

1046 - What is the difference between deforestation and desertification?

Both deforestation and desertification are bad for the environment, but they're a bit different.

Deforestation is when people cut down trees in forests, often to use the land for farms, houses, or roads. This makes it hard for animals to find food and homes, and it also affects the air we breathe.

Desertification is when land that was once fertile and green becomes dry and desert-like. This can happen because of bad farming practices, climate change, or overusing water. It makes it hard for plants and animals to survive.

So, deforestation is mainly about cutting down trees, while desertification is about land becoming dry and desert-like. Both are bad for the planet, and we should try to stop them from happening.