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

Sedimentation

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Reforestation

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Deforestation

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Afforestation

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The correct option is C Deforestation
Deforestation means the removal of forests. This leads to several ecological and environmental imbalances. It also hampers habitat and biodiversity. Urbanization, mining, fires, logging and agricultural activities are few of the causes of deforestation.

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