Q. Desertification I. conversion of former moist and fertile land into arid desert area II. is a product of soil erosion III. desertified area cannot be put to any use Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II and III
Explanation
Desertification is a type of land degradation in which, a relatively dry land region becomes increasingly arid, typically losing its bodies of water as well as vegetation and wildlife. Desertified area cannot be put to any use. The main cause of desertification is overgrazing, others being soil erosion and deforestation
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