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(4) What is forest fire? What is its effecton environment? |
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Answer» Forest fire" means a fire burning uncontrolled on lands covered wholly or in part by timber, brush, grass, grain, or other flammable vegetation. It is the most common hazard in forests. Forest fires may be caused due to natural or man made reasons. When the frequency offorest firesin a given area is high, theconsequencescan be devastating. Forest firesincrease carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouseeffectand climate change. In addition, ashes destroy much of the nutrients and erode the soil, causing flooding and landslides. Like my answer if you find it useful! |
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