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Which of these are natural causes of deforestation?

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Agriculture

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Severe droughts

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Burning of fossil fuels

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Forest fires

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The correct option is D Forest fires
Forest fires and severe droughts are some of the natural causes which can lead to deforestation. Due to forest fires, a large number of trees are burned and hence cause deforestation. In case of severe droughts, trees die due to the scarcity of water.

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