Question

Cutting of trees decreases:

• A. pollution level
• B. fertility of soil
• C. temperature
• D. carbon dioxide level

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Deforestation means cutting of trees. It is a major cause which leads to the change in soil properties. The nutrients are not replenished in the soil and the roots cannot hold the fertile soil in a place, leading to erosion.

Deforestation also result in an increase of pollution level, temperature and carbon dioxide level.