Question

The above picture shows a forest which is burnt for agriculture. Many animals of this part of the forest were moved and many were killed. This depicts what amongst the following?

• A. Clearing of land
• B. Coal preparation process
• C. Habitat destruction
• D. Hunting

Answer 1

The correct option is C Habitat destruction

This is an example of habitat destruction which is one of the major causes of animals and plants becoming endangered or even extinct. Burning of forests for agriculture is the usual practice in many parts of the world. This act of humans either kills or drives away animals from their habitat. It also destroys the plants of that area.