Multiple choice

What is environmental degradation?

  1. It is the process of cutting large trees for fuel, wood and most importantly paper products.

  2. It is the process which strongly affects land by reducing its effective functioning & productive capability.

  3. Effect due to some undesirable changes in the physical, chemical & biological characteristics of soil.

  4. It is the process of deterioration of the environment due to depletion of the natural resources like air, water & soil.

  5. It is the destruction of a population at a given region.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental degradation is the process of deterioration of the  environment due to depletion of natural resources like air, water & soil. It leads to the destruction of the entire ecosystem & diminution of wildlife.