Question

Which of the following is the consequence of deforestation?

• A. Global warming
• B. Erosion of the top layer of soil
• C. All of the above
• D. Increase in the level of carbon dioxide in air

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Deforestation is the process of removal or the cutting down of the trees. The absence of the trees results in an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide which causes global warming. The roots of the plants help in holding the soil and deforestation causes soil erosion from the upper layer of the soil. The plants take up the carbon dioxide from the air for photosynthesis. When there are no trees, there is increase in the level of carbon dioxide.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.