Knowledge Check
State whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.
1. Deforestation leads to soil erosion.
2. Afforestation and reforestation are one and the same.
3. Ecosystem is dependent only on abiotic factors.
4. Desertification is a natural process.
5. Forest fires can be caused due to man's negligence.
WITH REASON
Answers
Deforestation means the cutting of forests and making them into the land. This leads to the destroy of shelter and food source to the wild animals that live in that forests. It also alters the climatic conditions by increasing the earth temperature and decreased rainfall. As the trees are cut down the underlying soil will also lead to soil erosion.
The nutrients recycling between the tress and soil will be destroyed thus making the soil unfertilized .
hence, the correct option is C.
Answer By
avatar
Toppr
SHARE
More Questions by difficulty
easy
EASY
medium
MEDIUM
hard
HARD
Also available in
Class 12 Medical - Natural Resource Utilisation
Class 8 - Deforestation: Causes, Consequences and Remedies
Related Questions to study
Which one is not a natural factor for causing soil erosion?
Save
View Answer
view answer
Main cause of extinction of species from tropical areas is
Save
View Answer
view answer
VIEW MORE
Revise with Concepts
Deforestation and Afforestation
EXAMPLE
DEFINITIONS
FORMULAES
20,000+
Learning videos
8,000+
Fun stories
10,000+
Fundamental concepts
8,00,000+
Homework Questions
BROWSE BY
ClassesBoardsExams
MODULES
Online ClassesMock TestsAdaptive PracticeLive Doubts
Stay upto date with our Newsletter!
Stay informed, stay ahead. Be a topper
Your email address
About Us
Brand Resources
Press
Customer Stories
Jobs
Educators
Fellowship
Learning Planet
Guides
Ask
Blog
Bytes
News
Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
FAQs
Google Play
App Store
Answer:
1. yes
2. no because Reforestation refers to planting trees on land that was previously forest whereas afforestation refers to planting trees on patches of land which were not previously covered in forest
3. no because it depends on both
4. yes
5. yes