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Question
State whether the following statement is True or False. Correct the false statement.
Deforestation leads to an increase in the water holding capacity of the soil.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Correct Statement:
Deforestation leads to a decrease in the water-holding capacity of soil which causes floods and soil erosion.
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