WAEC Biology 2010 Question 42

Question 42

Conservation of Natural Resources

The following effects are associated with deforestation except

  1. A.gully erosion.
  2. B.extinction of plant species.
  3. C.migration of wildlife.
  4. D.increase in rainfall.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (increase in rainfall.)

Explanation

Removing forests reduces transpiration and tends to lower rainfall, not increase it.