Question

what is deforestation and what are its causes?

Answer 1

the cutting of trees in forests on large amount is known as deforestation.

causes of deforestation

1) population increase

2) industrialization

3) urbanization

4) road constructing

5) mining
 

Answer 2

Answer:

Deforestation :-

The cutting of trees on a large scale to fulfill the needs of man can be termed as deforestation.

Causes Of Deforestation :-

◾ Increase in human population is the main cause behind it. With an increase in population human needs also increases.

◾ Urbanisation is the another reason behind it. Urbanisation increases human needs. For setting up urban area, factories, for raw materials, human start vanishing Forests.

◾ There can be some natural causes too such as forest fire, lighting, flood etc. These natural disaster also leads to a great loss in forests

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