How are environmental and social effects of deforestation seen together?
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Correct answer: Wildlife habitats and soil quality are affected, and local people's livelihoods become weaker
Deforestation has environmental effects such as the loss of wildlife habitats, soil erosion and reduced soil fertility. Its social effect is that communities dependent on forests for fuel, fodder, food and forest produce lose an important source of livelihood. Option B is incomplete because it wrongly states that local livelihoods are unaffected. Exam tip: mention one environmental and one social consequence together.
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Wildlife habitats and soil quality are affected, and local people's livelihoods become weaker
Why is this the correct answer?
Deforestation has environmental effects such as the loss of wildlife habitats, soil erosion and reduced soil fertility. Its social effect is that communities dependent on forests for fuel, fodder, food and forest produce lose an important source of livelihood. Option B is incomplete because it wrongly states that local livelihoods are unaffected. Exam tip: mention one environmental and one social consequence together.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism. Topic: Why Deforestation?.
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