The first and the last parts of the sentence/paragraph are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentences are split into four parts and A, B, C and D. These four parts are not given in their order. Read the sentence/paragraph and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Deforestation is the term used for the clearing of forests. When trees are cut in a small or large scale thus clearing forest cover, and disturbs the ecological balance. it results in many damaging effects on the ecosystem When trees are cut and forests are cleared the hydrological        6. balance in the ecosystem is also disturbed.

The first and the last parts of the sentence/paragraph are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentences are split into four parts and A, B, C and D. These four parts are not given in their order. Read the sentence/paragraph and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Deforestation is the term used for the clearing of forests. When trees are cut in a small or large scale thus clearing forest cover, and disturbs the ecological balance. it results in many damaging effects on the ecosystem When trees are cut and forests are cleared the hydrological        6. balance in the ecosystem is also disturbed. Correct Answer <p>ACBD</p>

Since the first sentence of the paragraph is already given to us, it becomes easy to find the next part as it would link to the first. Similarly, we will keep linking the given parts to form a coherent paragraph.

 After reading these parts we come to know that the paragraph is about ‘Deforestation’.  Only part A and D can become second part. Since part D forms link with part 6, thus it will not become second part. So, part A will come second part of the paragraph. The parts following part A should speak about the problems created by ‘deforestation’. Thus, part B and C will follow A. Since part B start with ‘and’, part C will precede it. Part D will become the fifth part of the paragraph.

Thus, the coherent paragraph is- ‘Deforestation is the term used for the clearing of forests. When trees are cut in a small or large scale thus clearing forest cover, it results in many damaging effects on the ecosystem and disturbs the ecological balance. When trees are cut and forests are cleared the hydrological balance in the ecosystem is also disturbed’.

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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
Riparian vegetation [the green band of vegetation along a watercourse] can help stabilize stream banks; filter sediment from surface runoff; and provide wildlife habitat, livestock forage,and scenic value. Well-developed vegetation also allows bank soils to absorb extra water during spring runoff, releasing it later during drier months, thus improving late-summer stream flows. In many parts of the arid West, trees and shrubs are found only in riparian areas. Woody plants are very important as winter cover for many wildlife species, including upland game birds such as pheasants and turkeys. Often this winter cover is the greatest single factor limiting game bird populations. Woody vegetation also provides hiding cover and browse for many other species of birds and mammals, both game and nongame. Dead trees ("snags") are an integral part of streamside habitats and should be left standing whenever possible. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, brown creepers, and other birds eat the insects that decompose the wood. These insects usually pose no threat to nearby living trees. Occasionally a disease organism or misuse of pesticides will weaken or kill a stand of trees. If several trees in a small area begin to die, contact your local extension agent immediately . How dependent are plants and animals on each other?
Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
Riparian vegetation [the green band of vegetation along a watercourse] can help stabilize stream banks; filter sediment from surface runoff; and provide wildlife habitat, livestock forage,and scenic value. Well-developed vegetation also allows bank soils to absorb extra water during spring runoff, releasing it later during drier months, thus improving late-summer stream flows. In many parts of the arid West, trees and shrubs are found only in riparian areas. Woody plants are very important as winter cover for many wildlife species, including upland game birds such as pheasants and turkeys. Often this winter cover is the greatest single factor limiting game bird populations. Woody vegetation also provides hiding cover and browse for many other species of birds and mammals, both game and nongame. Dead trees ("snags") are an integral part of streamside habitats and should be left standing whenever possible. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, brown creepers, and other birds eat the insects that decompose the wood. These insects usually pose no threat to nearby living trees. Occasionally a disease organism or misuse of pesticides will weaken or kill a stand of trees. If several trees in a small area begin to die, contact your local extension agent immediately . What is the effect of the word choice 'riparian'?