Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.In your course, turn to Lesson 4. Skim through it to refresh your memory. Next, carefully study and review the section titled, “Ecological Challenges Facing Humanity.” Skim through that and then focus on the topic of deforestation.Relying solely on the material in your course and using your own words, write a short descriptive essay that defines and explains selected environmental impacts of deforestation. As you write, imagine you are talking to a friend who has no knowledge of this topic. In short, write the way you speak, using a conversational tone. Also, try to alternate short sentences and longer sentences to make your writing more readable.Be sure to create a title and cite yourself as the author. For example:Environmental Impacts of DeforestationJennifer CroftYour essay should include five paragraphs, as follows:Paragraph 1 is your lead paragraph. It will contain an overview of what you have to say about these three topics: disruption of the carbon cycle, disruption of the hydrologic (water) cycle, and the reduction of species diversity.Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4, are your body paragraphs.Paragraph 2 should describe how deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle.In paragraph 3, you’ll write about how deforestation disrupts the hydrologic (water) cycle.In paragraph 4, you’ll explain how deforestation is related to declining species diversity.Paragraph 5 is your conclusion paragraph. Here, you can describe how you feel about the three effects of deforestation discussed, and what we might do about it.It’s permissible to use direct quotes from your reading, but don’t use too many. One to three such quotes should be your limit. Be sure to put a direct quote in quotation marks. For example: According to Smith, “Carbon dioxide is both our friend and our enemy.”Begin by writing a first draft. Then, edit and rework your material to make it clear and concise. After you have reached a final draft, proofread the essay one last time to locate and correct grammar and spelling errors.Hide RubricsRubric Name: Assignment 4 RubricThis table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.CriteriaExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptableLead Paragraph10 pointsStudent provides a clear, logical overview of the disruption of the carbon cycle, disruption of the hydro (water) cycle, and the reduction of species diversity.8 pointsStudent provides a mostly clear, logical overview of the disruption of the carbon cycle, disruption of the hydro (water) cycle, and the reduction of species diversity.5 pointsStudent provides a weak or unclear overview of the disruption of the carbon cycle, disruption of the hydro (water) cycle, and the reduction of species diversity.0 pointsStudent provides a poor overview of the disruption of the carbon cycle, disruption of the hydro (water) cycle, and the reduction of species diversity./ 10Paragraph 2: How deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle20 pointsStudent provides a clear, logical description of how deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle.15 pointsStudent provides a mostly clear, logical description of how deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle.10 pointsStudent provides a weak or unclear description of how deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle.0 pointsStudent provides a poor description of how deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle./ 20Paragraph 3: How deforestation disrupts the hydro (water) cycle20 pointsStudent provides a clear, logical description of how deforestation disrupts the hydro (water) cycle.15 pointsStudent provides a mostly clear, logical description of how deforestation disrupts the hydro (water) cycle.10 pointsStudent provides a weak or unclear description of how deforestation disrupts the hydro (water) cycle.0 pointsStudent provides a poor description of how deforestation disrupts the hydro (water) cycle./ 20Paragraph 4: How deforestation is related to declining species diversity20 pointsStudent provides a clear, logical description of how deforestation is related to declining species diversity.15 pointsStudent provides a mostly clear, logical description of how deforestation is related to declining species diversity.10 pointsStudent provides a weak or unclear description of how deforestation is related to declining species diversity.0 pointsStudent provides a poor description of how deforestation is related to declining species diversity./ 20Paragraph 5: Conclusion10 pointsStudent provides a clear, logical explanation of how he/she feels about the three (3) effects of deforestation and what could be done about it.8 pointsStudent provides a mostly clear, logical explanation of how he/she feels about the three (3) effects of deforestation and what could be done about it.5 pointsStudent provides a weak or unclear explanation of how he/she feels about the three (3) effects of deforestation and what could be done about it.0 pointsStudent provides a poor explanation of how he/she feels about the three (3) effects of deforestation and what could be done about it./ 10Mechanics - Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling5 pointsStudent makes no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.4 pointsStudent makes 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.2 pointsStudent makes 3-4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.0 pointsStudent makes more than 4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content./ 5Writing Style - Organization, Transitions, Tone5 pointsThe assignment is written with excellent organization, thoughtful transitions, and the appropriate tone.4 pointsThis writing assignment is adequately organized, but has some errors in the transitions or the tone.2 pointsThis writing assignment is poorly organized, or it contains ineffective transitions and/or inappropriate tone.0 pointsThis writing assignment displays little to no organization or transitions, and/or does not use the appropriate tone./ 5APA Format - Margins, Font, Spacing, Headings and cover page.5 pointsThe margins, font, spacing, headings, and cover page are all formatted properly.4 pointsThere are 1-2 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.2 pointsThere are 3-4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.0 pointsThere are more than 4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page./ 5APA Format - Citations and References5 pointsAll sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, and the references and in-text citations are all properly formatted. Each reference has an in-text citation and in-text citation has a reference.4 pointsAll sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, but slight errors are present in the format of the in-text citations or references. Or there may be one in-text citation or reference missing.2 pointsSome sources used for quotes and facts are either not credible or there are significant errors in the in-text citations and/or references. Or there are multiple missing in-text citations or references.0 pointsThe sources used for quotes and facts are not credible and/or not cited. The in-text citations and/or references are not present./ 5Total— / 100

The prompt has been attached in a word document below. The essay should be 3 pages, which includes intro, body, and conclusion.