Environmentaleasy · Past Paper
Deforestation leads to:
AIncrease in rainfall
BSoil erosion
CDecrease in CO2
DIncrease in biodiversity
✓ Correct Answer: B — Soil erosion
Removal of tree cover exposes soil to wind and water, leading to the washing away of fertile topsoil.
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