Question

How decrease in the number of trees is linked with shortage of water?
(a) Deforestation increases Earth’s temperature resulting in less rainfall.
(b) Deforestation decreases Earth’s temperature which reduces the moisture content of air.
(c) Deforestation disturbs the soil composition leading to high water retention by the soil
(d) Deforestation prevents the absorption of water by the plants reducing groundwater level.
WHICH IS THE CORRECT OPTION?​

Answer 1

The correct option is a) Deforestation increases Earth’s temperature resulting in less rainfall.

Explanation:

• Deforestation is the major reason that global warming occurs.
• The rate of oxygen decreases and the rate of carbon dioxide increases as a result of deforestation.
• When the temperature of the Earth increases, the chances of rainfall decreases.
• There will be lesser chance of rain as a result of global warming.