Question

Identify the correct sequence of events.

• A. Deforestation →Disturbed water cycle →Global warming →Droughts
• B. Global warming →Droughts →Deforestation →Disturbed water cycle
• C. Deforestation →Global warming →Disturbed water cycle→ Droughts
• D. Disturbed water cycle →Droughts →Global warming →Deforestation

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Deforestation →Global warming →Disturbed water cycle→ Droughts

Increased deforestation will lead to less carbon dioxide being used up by plants, resulting in its increased amount in the atmosphere. This will lead to global warming as carbon dioxide traps the heat rays reflected by the earth. The increase in temperature on the earth disturbs the water cycle and may reduce rainfall. This could cause droughts.