Question

Deforestation is a reason for depletion of the water table. Do you agree? Give reasons.

Answer 1

Yes, deforestation is a major reason for the depletion of water table. The presence of vegetation and forest cover is essential for slowing down the rain water flow. This leads to progressive absorption of rainwater by the soil, which is essential for the maintenance of groundwater level. Due to deforestation, the rainwater is not effectively absorbed by the soil, which results in a decrease in water table.