Question

What is / are the likely consequence of the activity as shown in the figure given below?

• A. Carbon dioxide in the air increases
• B. Destruction of habitats
• C. Mineral salts in the soil are washed away
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

In the given figure, a man is cutting down trees. Deforestation is the clearance or clearing of a forest or a group of trees. When a large number of trees are cut, the carbon dioxide level increases and oxygen level decreases as plants take in $C{O}_2$ and release oxygen in the process of photosynthesis. Trees also serve as a habitat for a variety of animals and birds. Due to deforestation, the land becomes barren and leads to soil erosion during heavy rains resulting in loss of soil fertility.