Question

Deforestation means

• A. Growing plants and trees in an area where there is no forest
• B. Growing plants and trees in an area where the forest is removed
• C. Growing plants and trees in a pond
• D. Removal of plants and trees

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Removal of plants and trees

• Deforestation is the process of excessive cutting of trees which adversely affects the environment.
• The trees maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Deforestation leads to an increase in carbon dioxide concentration which causes global warming and poses a major threat to the environment.
• Shifting of climate and disturbance in biodiversity ratio is the other major effect of deforestation

So, the correct answer is 'Removal of plants and trees'