An area had a dense forest but as people settled in, they started cutting trees. Their domestic animals started grazing there. This led to desertification. What can be its consequences in future?

Soil erosion

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Manuring of land with animal dung

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Frequent floods

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Inadequate rainfall

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Solution

The correct options are
A Soil erosion
C Frequent floods
D Inadequate rainfall
Trees play an important role in water cycle and act as natural absorbers of rainwater. They prevent flooding and maintain an adequate rainfall. They hold the soil through roots and prevent soil erosion. On desertification, soil erosion occurs due to air. It also leads to inadequate rainfalls and frequent flooding.

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