DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

IMPORTANCE OF TREES IN SOCIETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Deforestation refers to
A
cultivation of crops
B
disappearance of forests
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Deforestation means cutting down the trees to a large extent that leads to disappearance of forests. The extinction of the forest cover affects the biodiversity which in turn threaten peoples lives.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deforestation is the permanent clearing of forests to make the land available for other uses. The main reasons for deforestation are overpopulation, urbanization, wood requirement, obtaining land for cattle-grazing. There has been a considerable decrease in the number of plant and animal species due to deforestation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agricultural expansion. Logging. Overpopulation. Livestock ranching. Expansion of infrastructure. To make more land available for housing and urbanization. To generate more highly prized consumer products. Harvesting and creating commercial commodities. More items

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