ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To clear land to create more living space
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To free up space for agricultural reasons
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To sell lumber
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All of these choices
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Detailed explanation-1: -Trees get old and die, like all living things. And trees are made of wood. So, to take care of forests and towns, to keep people safe, and to get wood, people cut some trees down.
Detailed explanation-2: -Trees are cut down for many reasons but the main reasons are to make space to build new houses and to clear land to grow grass for cows and sheep to eat, to produce dairy foods. The trees which are cut down are sold and they are made into paper and furniture.
Detailed explanation-3: -People cut them down to build houses, to make furniture, to cook food and to make paper. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-4: -The ecological balance will get disturbed, resulting in more frequent floods and droughts. The topmost fertile layer will be lost, resulting in reduced fertility and desertification with time. Wildlife will be affected, as the natural habitat provides shelter, food, and protection.