Question

Which of the following are the effects of forest fires?

• A. Soil erosion
• B. Loss of habitat
• C. Improvement in soil fertility
• D. Death of wild animals

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Death of wild animals

Forest fires can have severe long-term effects.

• Forest fire leads to the loss of life of plants and animal life. Forests provide shelter to animals. Thus, the destruction of the forests leads to the loss of their habitat.
• Upon removal of trees, the soil can't be held strongly and erodes along with air and water.
• Soil erosion results in the removal of the topsoil. Hence, the soil is less fertile.