Conversion of fertile lands into deserts is called _______.

drought

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global warming

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soil erosion

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desertification

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The correct option is D
desertification

Deforestation results in the removal of the top layer of the soil by winds and water as there will be no trees to hold the soil. This exposes the less fertile, hard and rocky layers.

Gradually the less fertile land over long period of time gets converted into deserts.

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