Consequences of Deforestation

Q. Deforestation leads to unwanted effects like ___________.
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i. loss of habitat for animals
ii. increased level of ${CO}_2$
iii. decrease in surrounding temperature
iv. cleaner place
v. global warming

1. i, ii, iii, iv
2. i, ii, v
3. ii, iii, v
4. i, iii, iv, v

Q.

Identify the correctly matched pair

1. Habitat degradation
2. Habitat improvement
3. Increase in biodiversity
4. Decrease in pollution

Q.

Which amongst the following is not the consequence of deforestation?

1. Biodiversity equilibrium

2. Soil erosion

3. Flash floods

4. Droughts

Q.

Uncontrolled deforestation leads to-

A. Destruction of habitats
B. Soil erosion
C. Flooding

1. A only
2. B and C
3. A, B and C
4. A and B

Q.

Which of these is not caused by deforestation?

1. Global Warming
2. Desertification
3. Soil erosion
4. Storms

Q. Explain how forests prevent floods. [2 marks]

Q. When ice on land slides into the ocean, it displaces ocean water and causes sea level to rise.

1. True
2. False

Q.

The process of land degradation by which a region becomes progressively drier and drier is called ___.

Q. Which of the following are the effects of global warming?

1. Rise in sea level
2. Melting of ice on the poles
3. Average rise in surface temperature
4. Forest fires

Q.

Water cycle does not depend on the number of trees.

1. True

2. False