Question

Deforestation leads to an increase in the water holding capacity of the soil.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Deforestation:

1. Deforestation is the clearance or clearing is the removal of a forest or stands of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use.
2. The less the soil is covered with vegetation, mulches, crop residues, etc., the more the soil is exposed to the impact of raindrops, which causes soil erosion.