NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What could the government do to help prevent desertification?
A
End the droughts so there would be enough water
B
Teach farmers better farming techniques
C
Move farmers to farming camps with better land
D
Build a wall to keep the sand from blowing on their land.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Forestation and reforestation are effective ways of controlling desertification. The trees have the advantage of retaining the moisture, reducing the wind that causes the erosion and fixing the land in which they are planted.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ans : Yes, through a challenging task, it is possible to control desertification through measures like afforestation, rainwater harvesting, prevention of soil erosion, construction of artificial irrigation systems, extension of canal system into semi-arid regions, etc.

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