NEET Biology question

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Removal of forest areas to fulfil the needs of a growing human population is called

(A)DeforestationCorrect
(B)Reforestation
(C)Depletion of forest
(D)Afforestation

Answer: (A)

Solution

The clearing of forest land specifically to meet the growing demands of an expanding human population (for agriculture, settlements, timber, etc.) is, by definition, deforestation. Reforestation and

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