Desertification and Deforestation Are Similar in That Both Involve

question 8

Multiple Choice

Desertification and deforestation are similar in that both involve

• A) overpopulation of an area by humans.
• B) loss of plant and animal life in an area.
• C) lack of rainfall in an area.
• D) overgrowth of undesirable plants in an area.
• E) loss of wetland habitats.

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