Which of the following are the adverse effects of deforestation?

Rise in sea level

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Loss of soil fertility

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Depletion of water resources

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Increase in industrial areas

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Solution

The correct option is C Depletion of water resources
Deforestation has many adverse effects. It leads to floods and droughts, loss of soil fertility, extinction of species, global catastrophes, barren lands, depletion of water resources, melting of ice caps and glaciers, rise in sea level, and depletion of ozone layer.

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