Which one of the following changes may occur due to desertification?
(a) Decrease in atmospheric temperature.
(b) Increase in water holding capacity of soil.
(c) Increased chances of floods.
(d) Conversion of fertile land into a desert.

Question

Which one of the following changes may occur due to desertification?
(a)	Decrease in atmospheric temperature.
(b)	Increase in water holding capacity of soil.
(c)	Increased chances of floods.
(d)	Conversion of fertile land into a desert.

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

Answer is (d) Conversion of fertile land into a desert.
Explanation:
Soil is carried away by wind when there are no trees as there will be no roots to hold onto the soil. Thus top soil erodes out which will turn the land to desert.

Which one of the following changes may occur due to desertification? (a) Decrease in atmospheric temperature. (b) Increase in water holding capacity of soil. (c) Increased chances of floods. (d) Conversion of fertile land into a desert.