Multiple choice

Major causes of desertification in South Asia are climate change and...

  1. removal of dirt

  2. removal of rivers

  3. removal of seasons

  4. removal of vegetation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert. The removal of vegetation (deforestation or overgrazing) leaves the soil exposed to erosion, accelerating this process.

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