Question

Deforestation does not cause:

• A. Desertification
• B. Global warming
• C. Drought
• D. Forest fires

Answer 1

The correct option is D Forest fires

• Deforestation means cutting down trees. Thus, it gradually leads to desertification of an area.
• Deforestation causes global warming as the atmospheric CO${}_2$ levels increases because plants are not available to utilize it in photosynthesis.
• It may also cause drought as the water holding capacity of the soil decreases.
• But, deforestation will never cause forest fires. In fact, forest fires are one of the many reasons for deforestation.

So, the correct answer is 'Forest fire'.