The cutting down or removal of large areas of trees, usually to make space for farms, buildings, or roads. It can harm animals, plants, and the climate.

Something that happens on its own in nature, without human help. For example, a volcano erupting or a river flooding.

Something that happens because of human actions. For example, pollution, climate change, or building cities are human-induced changes.

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deforestation	The cutting down or removal of large areas of trees, usually to make space for farms, buildings, or roads. It can harm animals, plants, and the climate.
naturally occurring	Something that happens on its own in nature, without human help. For example, a volcano erupting or a river flooding.
human induced	Something that happens because of human actions. For example, pollution, climate change, or building cities are human-induced changes.