Which is the main cause of desertification?
Correct answer: B. Over grazing
- A. Accelerated activities
- B. Over grazing
- C. Dry farming agriculture
- D. None of the aboveExplore Farming Tools
Explanation
Overgrazing removes protective vegetation and exposes soil to wind and water erosion, making it a major direct cause of desertification. The other listed choices are either vague or not the principal cause.
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