WAEC Biology 2009 Objective — Question 42

Question 42 of 60 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Deforestation does not cause an increase in

A. A. soil erosion
B. B. desertification
C. C. loss of biodiversity
D. D. rainfallCorrect

Explanation

Deforestation does not cause an increase in rainfall in any way; rather it tends to reduce rainfall and cause soil erosion, desertification and loss of biodiversity.

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