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Conservation of Plants and Animals — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceConservation of Plants and Animals5 Marks
Question
How does deforestation lead to frequent floods and droughts?
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Answer

Deforestation results in decreased water holding capacity of soil. This reduces the infiltration of water into the ground which causes floods. On the other hand, deforestation leads to higher level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which causes global warming. Scarcity of trees disturbs the water cycle and may reduce rainfall leading to droughts.

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