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Which of the following is/are consequence/s of deforestation? (a) Increase of atmospheric temperature (b) Increase in level of CO2 in atmosphere (c) Increase of ground water level (d) Increases chances of natural calamities such as flood and drought.

Which of the following is/are consequence/s of deforestation? (a) Increase of atmospheric temperature (b) Increase in level of CO2 in atmosphere (c) Increase of ground water level (d) Increases chances of natural calamities such as flood and drought. Correct Answer (a), (b) and (d)

Concept:

Deforestation:

  • Deforestation is the process of removing trees from forests (or other places) on a big scale in order to facilitate human actions.
  • It is a major environmental issue.
  • Some of the major causes of deforestation are:
    • Agriculture.
    • Logging.
    • Mining and urban expansion.

Explanation:

Consequences of deforestation:

  • ​Deforestation increases the temperature and pollution level on the earth.
  • It increases the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
  • Groundwater level also gets lowered.
  • Deforestation disturbs the balance in nature. 
  • Moreover, there will be increased chances of natural calamities such as floods and droughts.
  • Deforestation leads to global warming as carbon dioxide  the heat rays reflected by the earth.
  • The increase in temperature on the earth disturbs the water cycle and may reduce rainfall, this could cause droughts.
  • Deforestation also leads to a decrease in the water holding capacity of the soil.

Thus, 

(a) Increase in atmospheric temperature Correct
(b)Increase in the level of CO2 in the atmosphere Correct
(c)Increase in groundwater level  Incorrect
(d)Increases chances of natural calamities such as floods and drought Correct

Options (a), (b) and (d) are consequence/s of deforestation.

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