FORESTRY
FOREST PROTECTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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the number of forest-dwelling animals is increasing
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fog smoke
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flood
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Due to deforestation, the water holding capacity of the soil decreases. The roots of the trees get dried after they’re cut down. The movement of water through trees into the soil slows down. The water of the rainfall collects on the surface which results in flood.
Detailed explanation-2: -Note: Deforestation leads to frequent floods and droughts. It happens because the soil loses its fertility over time and also water holding capacity of the soil gets reduced. In the presence of trees, the soil has a high water-holding capacity and it reduces the risk of floods in the heavy rainfall.
Detailed explanation-3: -When trees are cut down due to deforestation on a larger scale, it affects the delicate root system, the water does not get absorbed and leads to saturation, loosening the soil particle, resulting in landslides.