Question

Cutting down trees on a large scale is called?

• A. Deforestation
• B. Reforestation
• C. Afforestation
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Deforestation

The correct option is A.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Deforestation is removal of forested land.
2. Trees are removed on a large scale for the facilitation of human activities.
3. It is majorly done for commercial purposes.
4. Deforestation harms the environment on a very big scale.
5. Deforestation is also done for laying out railway lines, construction of multi-storeyed buildings, to construct big malls etc.
6. This process may lead to more environmental pollution, which includes air pollution, noise pollution, floods etc.
7. There are various guidelines to control the process of deforestation and we need to follow them strictly.

Explanation for incorrect option:

Option B:

1. Reforestation is just the opposite of deforestation.
2. It consists of replanting the deforested areas for restoring destroyed forests.
3. It is also a human-induced activity to maintain the good health of the ecosystem that is affected by deforestation.

Option C:

1. When new trees are planted in such an area where there were no trees before then it is known as afforestation.
2. A new forest is created.
3. By afforestation, the ecological balance is controlled and the climate gets stabilization.
4. The afforestation process is done through natural succession.

Final answer: Cutting down trees on a large scale is called Deforestation.