Destroying forests by cutting down trees in large numbers is called .
A
deforestation
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B
hunting
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C
poaching
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Solution
The correct option is A deforestation Deforestation is cutting down of trees in large numbers and clearing out the forest areas. To get the resources from forests, people cut down trees, which leads to the extinction of many plant species.