NEET Biology question
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Which of the following are the main harmful effects of deforestation? I. Increase in carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere II. Loss of biodiversity due to habitat destruction III. Disturbance in the hydrologic cycle IV. Desertification Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: (D)
Solution
Deforestation removes a major carbon sink, raising atmospheric (I); destroys habitats, causing biodiversity loss (II); disrupts the hydrologic cycle by reducing transpiration, infiltration and altering rainfall patterns
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