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WAEC Geography 2001 Question 40

Question 40

Environmental Hazards and Conservation

Deforestation can be caused by

  1. A.an increase in population
  2. B.re-afforestation
  3. C.the establishment of forest reserves.
  4. D.a decrease in the use of fuel wood.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (an increase in population)

Explanation

More people need more land for farms and houses and more fuelwood, so more forest is cleared.