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Grade-10
Easy
Question
Which of the following is the cause for floods?
- Deforestation
- Overpopulation
- Afforestation
- Increase in vehicular movement
Hint:
Deforestation
The correct answer is: Deforestation
- Deforestation is the cause for floods.
- Due to deforestation, the water holding capacity of the soil decreases.
- The roots of the trees get dried after they're cut down. The movement of water through trees into the soil slows down.
- The water of the rainfall collects on the surface which results in flood.
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