Which is an effect of deforestation?

A) an increased number of animal species due to the land that has been cleared

B) a decrease in the number of floods since there are less trees to trap rainfall.

C) an increased amount of soil erosion and poor soil quality due to a lack of roots and nutrients

D) a larger variety of agricultural products since there are less trees to take out nutrients in the soil

The correct answer is C) An increased amount of soil erosion and poor soil quality due to a lack of roots and nutrients. With deforestation, you lose many of the trees/roots that keep the dirt from moving, so when water runs over it, it takes more of the dirt with it. Long term, this can kill entire communities, which is why it is important to always replant the tress you cut down and to not cut all of the trees down from the same area.

C is the answer, logically ... the tree's roots holds up the soil ... so if there is no trees ... the soil may erode drastically ...