Effects of Deforestation

1.What Is the Difference Between Herbs and Spices?

The difference between herbs and spices are given below:

Herbs	Spices
1. Herbs are leafy parts of plants.	1. Spices can be any part of plants, like seeds, flowers, roots, bark, fruit etc.
2. Herbs are aromatic and flavourful in nature. They can be added as seasonings.	2. Spices are aromatic parts of plants that are used in cooking and added in marinades.
3. It can be used in raw and dried form.	3. It can be used in whole, dried and ground form.

 

2.What Is Slash-and-Burn Agriculture? Why Is It Harmful to the Environment?

• Slash-and-burn agriculture is also called Jhoom cultivation.
• Before starting Jhoom cultivation, the farmers select an area and clear it by burning vegetation. This piece of land is used for agriculture, and farmers shift to other pieces of land after a few years.
• The burning of trees on a large scale leads to deforestation and affects the environment. The land used for agriculture extensively loses its fertility after some time and becomes unsuitable for the growth of trees.

 

3.How Does Deforestation Cause Soil Erosion?

• Soil erosion is the carrying away of topsoil by natural forces like wind and water.
• Deforestation leaves the land without vegetation, making it more prone to soil erosion.
• Trees and plants hold the soil firmly with roots, and it is not carried away easily.

 

4.What Is Recycling, and How Is It Done?

• Recycling is a process which includes collection, processing and transforming waste materials into new materials that can be utilised.
• It helps to reduce waste, use of less natural resources and efficient use of various things that can be reused.

5.What Is a Marinade, and What Types of Spices Are Used to Prepare Marinades?

• Before preparing meat and fish-based dishes, we soak the ingredients in a mixture of spices and cooking oil called marinade. We use spices, herbs, oil and vinegar to make the marinade. Marinades make the food tastier and more tender.
• Ground spices like dried red chilli, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, mace, anise, cloves and nutmeg are used to prepare marinades.