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GCE Biology 2025 Objective — Question 38

Question 38 of 50 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Biology 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The main effect of deforestation is

  • A. creation of new habitats
  • B. loss of soil particlesCorrect
  • C. survival of more species
  • D. reduction of carbon (IV) oxide in the atmosphere

Explanation

Deforestation removes vegetation cover that would otherwise hold soil in place, leading to loss of soil particles through erosion.

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