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Conservation of Plants and Animals — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceConservation of Plants and Animals3 Marks
Question
Answer in brief. What are the causes and consequences of deforestation?
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Answer

Causes of deforestation:
$i.$ Forests are cleared for accommodating expanding urban areas and for fulfilling their ever-increasing requirements.
$ii.$ Forests are destroyed to clear land for crops and cattle grazing.
$iii.$ Trees are cut down to be used for firewood.
Consequences of deforestation:
$i.$ Soil erosion.
$ii.$ Loss of biodiversity.
$iii.$ Floods and droughts.
$iv.$ Climate change due to global warming.
$v.$ Disruption of water cycle.

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