Why is deforestation a threat to the environment? (1 point) Responses It produces acid rain. It produces acid rain. It causes erosion, which leads to flooding. It causes erosion, which leads to flooding. It pollutes waterways, which harms marine life. It pollutes waterways, which harms marine life. It releases radioactive materials into the environment.

Deforestation causes erosion, which leads to flooding. It also pollutes waterways, which harms marine life. However, it does not directly produce acid rain or release radioactive materials into the environment.