The student has provided a clear and focused research question, which contains an independent variable, a dependent variable, and the specific focus of the study. The environmental issue of deforestation is discussed in detail, providing both local and global context for the research question. Furthermore, the student has successfully established and explained the connection between the research question and the environmental issue, specifically linking nomadic cattle rearing to the loss of forest cover and describing the consequences of habitat loss. Overall, the research question and its connection to the environmental issue are effectively addressed, meeting the necessary criteria for the investigation.