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Conservation of Plants and Animals — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceConservation of Plants and Animals1 Mark
MCQ
Which one of the following changes may occur due to desertification?
  • A
    Decrease in atmospheric temperature.
  • B
    Increase in water holding capacity of soil.
  • C
    Increased chances of floods.
  • ✓
    Conversion of fertile land into a desert.
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Answer

Correct option: D.
Conversion of fertile land into a desert.
The process by which fertile land becomes desert is called desertification. It takes place due to the deforestation.
When forest trees are cut, there will be no roots to bind the soil particles together and prevent them from carrying away. Thus, the top layer of soil erodes out exposing the lower hardy and rocky soil layer. This layer is not fertile. Gradually plants do not grow well and fertile land gets converted into a desert.

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