Question

The process of planting new trees is called

• A. Species
• B. Deforestation
• C. Desertification
• D. Reforestation

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Reforestation

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Reforestation is the process of planting trees to rebuild forest lands.
2. It helps in preserving wildlife and maintaining carbon concentration in the environment.
3. By planting new trees more oxygen is released into the atmosphere which helps in humidity control and sustainability of life.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A

1. Species are the smallest unit of heredity.
2. A group of living organisms that live together, reproduce sexually, and interact with each other.

Option B

1. The process of cutting trees resulting in clearing up forest lands is called deforestation.
2. It causes an increase in global warming.

Option C

1. It is the phenomenon of loss of land in arid and semi-arid areas caused by deforestation or overgrazing.
2. It leads to soil erosion and conversion of fertile land into desert.

Final answer: The process of planting new trees is called reforestation.