Deforestation in the uplands may cause pollution in rivers through
A. leaching of salts
B. erosion and silting
C. inflow of forest material
D. increased discharge rate
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Deforestation in the uplands may cause pollution in rivers through erosion and silting. Deforestation is the permanent removal of trees to make room for something besides forest. This can include clearing the land for agriculture or grazing, or using the timber for fuel, construction or manufacturing. Forests cover more than 30% of the Earth's land surface, according to the World Wildlife Fund.Related Questions on Basic General Knowledge
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