alleryWhich is an effect of deforestation on land?
AMore groundwater in soil
BStronger soil cohesion
CErosion, flooding and landslides
DLower carbon dioxide levels
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Erosion, flooding and landslides
1. Trees hold soil together and affect the water cycle.
2. Deforestation reduces soil cohesion, so erosion, flooding and landslides follow.
3. It also lowers soil water and raises carbon dioxide.
_Source: Wikipedia, Renewable resource, Deforestation_
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