Question

What is / are the likely consequences of deforestation?

• A. Destruction of habitats takes place.
• B. All of the above.
• C. Mineral salts in the soil are washed away.
• D. Carbon dioxide in the air increases.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Deforestation is the depletion / destruction of forest resources. Its main cause is the explosion of human and livestock population with the increased demand of the basic needs. The major effect of deforestation is the loss of precious wildlife, rare species of flora and fauna due to loss of habitat, soil erosion, accentuated floods, drought, pollution and increased level of carbon dioxide.