To determine:
The changes in the abiotic environment on the edge of the strips or patches of trees that intersperse the deforested land after deforestation.
Introduction:
The abiotic factors in an environment are the physical and nonliving chemical factors that influence the living organisms. The atmosphere, chemical elements (soil), sunlight/temperature, wind, and water are the five common abiotic factors.
To determine:
The changes in vegetation in the future due to forest fragmentation.
Introduction:
Forest fragmentation is defined as the breaking of contiguous forested areas into smaller areas that are separated by roads, farms, or other human development. It results in loss of biodiversity, increase in invasive species, and reduction in water quality.
To determine:
The effect of forest fragmentation on animals.
Introduction:
Deforestation occurs due to agriculture, timber harvesting, expanding human settlements, and ranching. The loss of trees may cause climate change, soil erosion, flooding, desertification, and increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
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