Question

Planting trees to replace the ones that have been cut is called afforestation.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Afforestation:

1. Afforestation is defined as the planting of trees in an area that did not have trees before.
2. This is done for the preservation of the environment as well as for commercial purposes.

Reforestation:

1. Reforestation is defined as the process when the old trees are cut down and replaced with new younger trees.
2. This helps in increasing the resilience of the planted area against natural disasters.

Hence, the given statement is false.