SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
afforestation means de-plantation of tress
A
true
B
false-erosion means de-plantation of trees
C
false-afforestation means plantation of trees
D
false-deforestation means plantation of tress
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B False. Afforestation: Afforestation is defined as the planting of trees in an area that did not have trees before. This is done for the preservation of the environment as well as for commercial purposes.

Detailed explanation-2: -: the act or process of establishing a forest especially on land not previously forested.

Detailed explanation-3: -Reforestation is the process of planting trees to rebuild forest lands.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reforestation is replanting of tress on lands where trees have been destroyed. Afforestation is planting of trees where there was no planation to create a new forest. Both afforestation and reforestation are same. No worries!

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