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Conservation of plants and animals — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceConservation of plants and animals3 Marks
Question
How does deforestation cause soil erosion?
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Answer

Deforestation means cutting of trees. When trees are cut, the soil becomes loose. When there is heavy rainfall or flood, the soil being loose is washed away and this leads to soil erosion. This leads to flood and landsliding.

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