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The decrease in rainfall in one particular area for a long duration is called as

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Drought
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Transpiration
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Deforestation
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Forest Fire
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The correct option is A Drought
The decrease in rainfall in one particular area for a long duration is called as Drought.
rought is a period of time when a particular area receives very less or no rainfall
● Due to which the soil moisture is lost and groundwater level is also affected
● Asthe soil lacks moisture, the plants eventually die and lead to deforestation
● Forest fire is another natural cause of deforestation
● It is an unplanned and uncontrolled fire caused due to environmental conditions in a vegetative area like forests, grasslands, etc.

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