Question

Give examples of natural causes of deforestation.

• A. Forest fires
• B. Drought
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and B

Natural causes of deforestation are forest fires, droughts, exotic animals, floods, climate change, and overpopulation of foreign animals. All of these add to deforestation. Forest fires burn trees in large amounts. Many animals depend on trees for shelter. When a drought occurs, trees won’t have water to survive, also leaving animals without a stable home. Also, when animals that are not from the area come and make it their habitat, they take food, water and space up that need to be used by native animals.

So, the correct answer is option C.