Forest Essentials

Q.

Which one of the following changes may occur due to desertification?

1. Decrease in atmospheric temperature

2. Increase in water holding capacity of soil

3. Increased chances of floods

4. Conversion of fertile land into a desert

Q.

Which of the following is not a problem caused by deforestation?

(i) Drought
(ii) Flash flood
(iii) Loss of biodiversity
(iv) Disruption of water cycle

1. All of the 4 are not problems that arise due to deforestation

2. Only (ii)

3. Only (iv)

4. All of the 4 are problems that arise due to deforestation

Q. Forests help in stabilising the climatic conditions by absorbing ________.

1. nitrogen
2. carbon dioxide
3. oxygen
4. helium