Deforestation leads to many changes in the following but they are not in the right order. Arrange them in proper sequence.

a) Earth b) cities (urban area) c) environment d) wild animals e) villages f) rural areas g) the next generation

a) Wild animals: The most immediate effect of deforestation is the destruction of the habitat of the animals living in the forest. The animals starve to death due to lack of shelter and food.

b) Environment: Plants are responsible for rainfall and reducing the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Deforestation will cause reduced rainfall and lead to global warming due to increased carbon dioxide.

c) Villages and rural areas: The major occupation in the villages, farming would no more be possible. This is because the top fertile layer of the soil will get eroded due to lack of plants which hold the soil together. The land will be infertile and deserted. Since plants also help the soil absorb excess water, there will also be an increased number of floods.

d) Cities (urban area): There may be shortage of food in the cities due to reduced supply from farmers. There may also be reduced rainfall and more flooding.

e) Earth: The levels of carbon dioxide in the environment will increase causing global warming. The groundwater level may be lowered due to decrease in rainfall, causing droughts. The risk of natural calamities will also be increased due to these effects.

f) Next generation: The next generation will have a harsh environment, reduced water supply, infertile lands, and reduced biodiversity.