Which of the following involves the clearing of the forest?
A
Afforestation
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B
Deforestation
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C
Soil erosion
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D
None of the above.
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Solution
The correct option is B Deforestation Cutting of trees or clearing the forest is called as deforestation. Deforestation not only affects the land from which it is cleared but it also affects the environment. Trees are very important for the environment because they help in reducing pollution by releasing more oxygen. They protect the environment in many ways and hence, cutting of the tree is harmful and affects the environment.