Question

Deforestation leads to ___________________.

• A. soil erosion and degradation of soil
• B. climate change and decrease in ground water level
• C. reduction of forest produce and loss of biodiversity
• D. increase in fertility of the soil leading to more yield

Answer 1

The correct option is B climate change and decrease in ground water level

Removal, decrease or deterioration of the forest cover of an area is called deforestation. It is caused by excessive felling of trees, overgrazing, fragmentation and clearing of forests for agriculture, mining, roads, rails, habitation and industry. It causes soil erosion, desertification, floods, destruction of wildlife and climate changes.