NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What will happen after a period of time to the forest floor if all the trees are removed?
A
The trees will grow back
B
The rich soil will turn into barren desert area
C
The land will become a large mud pond
D
Jesus will make new trees
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rainfall and fertility of the soil will decrease. Changes in natural calamities will increase. It will also lead to a decrease in the water holding capacity of the soil which will result in floods. Animal life will also be affected.

Detailed explanation-2: -Without trees, formerly forested areas would become drier and more prone to extreme droughts. When rain did come, flooding would be disastrous. Massive erosion would impact oceans, smothering coral reefs and other marine habitats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trees absorb and store carbon dioxide. If forests are cleared, or even disturbed, they release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Forest loss and damage is the cause of around 10% of global warming. There’s simply no way we can fight the climate crisis if we don’t stop deforestation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Forests’ decrease will lead to an increase in the levels of carbon dioxide in the air. The temperature will be boosted upon the earth’s surface. The food and shelter of animals will be absent. A decrease in the number of trees will lead to natural calamities like floods.

Detailed explanation-5: -Increased Soil Erosion Without trees to anchor fertile soil, erosion can occur and sweep the land into rivers. The agricultural plants that often replace the trees cannot hold onto the soil.

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