Question

What is the MOST LIKELY effect of deforestation that results from urbanization of an area?

A) Trees will be replaced quickly but by different tree species.
B) There will be less land available for agriculture.
C) There will be an increase in biodiversity.
D) Soil erosion will increase.
Clear-cut logging is a method of cutting down all the trees in a particular area. This type of logging is MOST LIKELY going to effect which earth process?
A) erosion
B) climate
C) weathering
D) mountain building

Answer 1

A. Erosion is the answer

Answer 2

Answer: 1.D) Soil erosion will increase.

Explanation: Deforestation is the phenomena of removal of trees and clear cutting of the forest region so as to obtain the land for urban infrastructure, wood for furniture and for other needs. The deforestation will likely to increase and cause soil erosion due to urbanization. As, trees bind the soil with their roots which prevent the loss of soil due to erosion.

2. A) erosion

Explanation:

A clear cut logging can be define as the removal of the forested land where most of the trees are logged off. The removal of the trees from the roots will directly cause the erosion of the soil due to physical agents such as water and wind. This will deteriorate the quality of soil.