Question

Which of the following defines the effect of deforestation on earth?

• A. Increased chances of desertification, droughts, floods
• B. Increase in the level of $O_2$
• C. Global warming
• D. Both A and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and C

Effects of deforestation on the Earth:

As a result of deforestation, chances of desertification, droughts, floods, etc. increase. Deforestation can also increase the level of CO${}_2$ in the Earth, it will lead to an increase in temperature i.e., global warming. As a result, the entire natural water cycle will get disrupted. This again increases the risk of natural calamities.

Global Warming is the increase of Earth's average surface temperature due to the effect of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels or from deforestation, which trap heat that would otherwise escape from Earth.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.