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What is 'Afforestation'?
ACutting down trees
BPlanting trees in an area where there were no previous tree cover
CBurning forests
DSelling timber
✓ Correct Answer: B — Planting trees in an area where there were no previous tree cover
Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no recent tree cover.
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