Question

The forests in Madhya Pradesh were cut down for several industrial projects. This has resulted in:

• A. a drop in the level of oxygen.
• B. the decline of soil erosion.
• C. an increase in carbon dioxide.
• D. a decrease in temperature.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

an increase in carbon dioxide.

Forests perform various functions to maintain ecological balance. Plants release oxygen that we breathe and absorb carbon dioxide. The roots of the plants bind the soil; thus, they control soil erosion.