Question

Deforestation may lead to floods. Why? [NCERT Exemplar]

Answer 1

Explanation:

Deforestation leads to land erosion because the trees maintain the surface of the mountains. The water level of the rivers increases suddenly, causing floods. When it rains, trees absorb and store a large amount of water with the help of their roots.

Answer 2

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● Deforestation plays several roles in the flooding equation because trees prevent sediment runoff and forests hold and use more water than farms or grasslands. ... Tree roots absorb water from the soil, making the soil drier and able to store more rainwater.