| (i) Increase in soil erosion as soil is directly exposed to wind and rain. |
| (ii) The land will have more fresh air as there are lesser trees to take in oxygen. |
| (iii) Wildlife will easily thrive in the cleared area because more space is available now. |
| (iv) New trees will grow faster and replace the burnt forest soon as the ash of the burnt trees will make the soil more fertile. |
A) (i) only
B) (i) and (iv) only
C) (i), (ii) and (iv) only
D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Forests help in preventing soil erosion. Roots of trees bind the soil particles together, thus preventing the soil erosion. If forests are cleared by burning, then soil will erode rapidly.
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