Clearance of forest for commercial as well as personal use is known as:

Sedimentation

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Reforestation

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Deforestation

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Afforestation

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
Deforestation

Deforestation can be defined as the cutting down of trees or clearance of forests. This leads to several imbalances ecologically and environmentally which results in a decline in habitat and biodiversity. Urbanization, mining, fires, logging and agricultural activities are few of the causes of deforestation.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Growing exotic fruits and indigenous vegetables for commercial use is known as:

Join BYJU'S Learning Program