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Environmental Issues — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEnvironmental Issues2 Marks
Question
Mention the consequences of deforestation.
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Answer

  1. Increased concentration of carbon dioxide, leading to global warming.
  2. Loss of biodiversity due to habitat destruction.
  3. Soil erosion.
  4. Disturbance to hydrological cycle.
  5. Desertification in extreme cases.

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