Afforestation and reforestation is a measure mainly to control _________.

soil pollution

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water pollution

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thermal pollution

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none of above

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Solution

The correct option is A soil pollution
Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no previous tree cover.
Reforestation is the reestablishment of forest cover, either naturally (by natural seeding, coppice, or root suckers) or artificially (by direct seeding or planting).

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Soil conservation measures are mainly aimed at protecting which of the following?
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(b) Topsoil
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(d) Soil organisms

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