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Question
How does deforestation directly contribute to the depletion of soil resources?
Options
By increasing groundwater levels.
By promoting plant growth in barren areas.
By exposing soil to erosion due to lack of vegetation.
By reducing the mineral content of soil.
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Solution
By exposing soil to erosion due to lack of vegetation.
Explanation:
Deforestation removes the protective cover of trees, exposing soil to wind and rain. This causes erosion and loss of the fertile top layer, which depletes soil resources.
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