Question

Name two man-made causes of deforestation and two natural causes of deforestation.

Answer 1

Natural causes of deforestation-
1. Forest fires which destroys the natural vegetation.
2. Floods.
3. Climatic changes.
4. Introduction of exotic animals.
5. If drought occurs plants will not be able to survive due to water scarcity.

Man-made causes of deforestation-
1. Pollution is one of the reason for deforestation.
2. Destruction of plants for construction of houses, buildings, industries etc.
3. Poor water logging practises during agriculture.
5. Global warming is also one of the reason for deforestation.