Deforestation

Cutting of trees on a large scale is known as. . .

• 1. Deforestation

• 1. Reforestation

• 1. Afforestation

• 1. None of the above

Deforestation generally decreases the. . .

• 1. Soil Erosion

• 1. Global Warming

• 1. Drought

• 1. Rainfall

Extensive planting of trees to increase the forest cover is known as. . .

• 1. Afforestation

• 1. Deforestation

• 1. Reforestation

• 1. Social Forestry

Which type of farming causes more amount of deforestation?

• 1. Commercial farming

• 1. Subsistence farming

• 1. Dairy farming

• 1. Mixed farming

What is deforestation?

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Answer explanation

Deforestation means cutting or clearing trees or forests over a large area. Forests are cleared to use that land for various intentions like building houses, making roads etc. Deforestation eradicates the animal’s habitat, causing their death.

What effects does deforestation have on the environment?

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Deforestation can affect the environment harshly. It causes soil erosion and species extinction because of the loss of habitat. Moreover, it is the primary cause of carbon emissions into the atmosphere.

What is the term for the extensive planting of trees to increase the forest cover?

• 1. Afforestation

• 1. Deforestation

• 1. Reforestation

• 1. Social Forestry

Which type of farming is known to cause a higher amount of deforestation?

• 1. Commercial farming

• 1. Subsistence farming

• 1. Dairy farming

• 1. Mixed farming

What is the term for the cutting of trees on a large scale?

• 1. Deforestation

• 1. Reforestation

• 1. Afforestation

• 1. None of the above

What is the term for the process of extensive planting of trees to increase the forest cover?

• 1. Afforestation

• 1. Deforestation

• 1. Reforestation

• 1. Social Forestry