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Question
In our country, large patches of forests are being cleared for cultivation of crops. The environmental impact of such a practice will lead to
Options
soil erosion
soil conservation
soil pollution
soil fertility
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Solution
soil erosion
Explanation:
Soil erosion will be the environmental impact of clearing larger patches of forests (deforestation). When trees are cut down, then there are no roots to bind the soil particles and prevent them from being carried away by strong wind or water.
This removal of top layer of soil is called soil erosion.
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