Question

Question 5 (d)
Solution in brief.
What are the causes and consequences of deforestation?

Answer 1

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