How can overgrazing affect land and vegetation?
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Correct answer: It can reduce grass and vegetation cover, leaving soil exposed to erosion
In overgrazing, animals consume grasses and other small plants faster than they can regrow. This reduces vegetation cover and leaves the soil vulnerable to erosion by rain and wind. Option B describes the usual benefit of adequate plant cover, not the effect of excessive grazing. Exam tip: link overgrazing with land degradation and soil erosion.
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It can reduce grass and vegetation cover, leaving soil exposed to erosion
Why is this the correct answer?
In overgrazing, animals consume grasses and other small plants faster than they can regrow. This reduces vegetation cover and leaves the soil vulnerable to erosion by rain and wind. Option B describes the usual benefit of adequate plant cover, not the effect of excessive grazing. Exam tip: link overgrazing with land degradation and soil erosion.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Geography question. Chapter: Resources and Development. Topic: resource interdependence.
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