Question

Answer in detail (4 lines for each Question)

Q1)Explain in your own words the causes for the destruction of natural vegetation and wildlife.

Q2)Mention any four mitigation techniques of landslides.

Answer 1

Answer:

Ans1:-Destruction of natural vegetation is primarily caused by deforestation. Other major causes are wildfire and overexploitation. Deforestation not only occurs as a result of firewood extraction by the local population but also as a result of the creation of arable as well as pastoral land.

Ans2:-Rock slopes

Reinforcement measures.

Geometry modification.

Protection measures.

Geometric modification.

Surface erosion control.

Draining techniques.

Reinforcement measures.

Chemical, thermal and mechanical treatments

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Cause for the destruction of natural vegetation and wildlife.

Four mitigation techniques of landslides.