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Explain any one man-made process which is responsible for ‘land degradation’.
Explain any one man-made process which is responsible for ‘land degradation’.
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Reforestation and afforestation can mitigate the adverse effects of deforestation.
Updated On: Jan 21, 2025
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One man-made process responsible for land degradation is deforestation.
The removal of trees and vegetation leads to soil erosion, loss of fertility, and an increase in barren land. Deforestation is often caused by agricultural expansion, logging, or infrastructure development.
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