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Question 5 (d)
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What are the causes and consequences of deforestation?

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The main cause of deforestation is urbanization and industrialization. Need for more land and resources have lead to the cutting down of forests.
Consequences of deforestation are as follows:
i) Soil erosion
ii) Depletion of groundwater
iii) Flash flood
iv) Global warming

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