Which of the following is/are the consequences of deforestation?
(i) Global warming
(ii) Erosion of the top layer of soil
(iii) Increase in the level of carbon dioxide in air

Only (i)

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Only (i) ,(ii),(iii)

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Only (ii)

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(i) ,(ii) and (iii)

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Solution

The correct option is D (i) ,(ii) and (iii)
Deforestation is the extensive cutting down of trees to make land available for other uses. Global warming, soil erosion and increase in the level of carbon dioxide in air are direct consequences of deforestation.

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Which of the following is/are the consequences of deforestation? (i) Global warming (ii) Erosion of the top layer of soil (iii) Increase in the level of carbon dioxide in air

The correct option is D (i) ,(ii) and (iii)Deforestation is the extensive cutting down of trees to make land available for other uses. Global warming, soil erosion and increase in the level of carbon dioxide in air are direct consequences of deforestation.

Which of the following is/are the consequences of deforestation?
(i) Global warming
(ii) Erosion of the top layer of soil
(iii) Increase in the level of carbon dioxide in air

The correct option is D (i) ,(ii) and (iii)
Deforestation is the extensive cutting down of trees to make land available for other uses. Global warming, soil erosion and increase in the level of carbon dioxide in air are direct consequences of deforestation.