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What is Deforestation? What are the Causes of Deforestation?

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Cutting of trees in Larger scale is called as Deforestation.
Causes of Deforestation are:
  • Agricultural Expansion
  • Urbanization
  • Mining
  • Construction of dams
  • Timber Production
  • Forest fire
  • Cyclones

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