NEET Biology question

Not in NEET syllabus

Read and select the incorrect option about desertification.

(A)A desert is created when barren patches of land meet
(B)Desertification is the result of increased urbanization
(C)Deserts are arid patches of land
(D)Afforestation is one of the major causes of desertificationCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Afforestation (planting trees and restoring vegetation cover) is a remedial measure that counteracts and prevents desertification, not a cause of it, making this statement the incorrect one. Barren patches merging to form

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-130342