Biology, asked by sahil68812, 1 year ago

explain how deforestation can result in droughts and floods

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Answered by nikhil7151

Answer: Deforestation results in decreased water holding capacity of soil. This reduces the infiltration of water into the ground which causes floods. ... Scarcity of trees disturbs the water cycle and may reduce rainfall leading to droughts.

Answered by Anonymous

Deforestation results in decreased water holding capacity of soil. This reduces the infiltration of water into the ground which causes floods. ... Scarcity of trees disturbs the water cycle and may reduce rainfall leading to droughts.

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