Question

Give any four factors which are responsible for the destruction of forests.​

Answer 1

Answer- Deforestation can be defined as the large-scale destruction of forest cover or removal of trees, for the facilitation of human activities. It is a serious environmental concern since it can result in the loss of biodiversity, damage to natural habitats, soil erosion etc.​

Four factors which are responsible for the destruction of forests are:​

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• Rapid industrialization.​​

• Increasing urbanization.
  

• Increased demand for wood for furniture and household materials.​​

• Increasing land requirements for agriculture.