A large part of a forest was cleared by burning. What will happen to the area?

Answer: A. Soil erosion will increase

The correct answer is A) Soil erosion will increase. Trees and plants act like a natural anchor, their roots holding the soil firmly in place. When a forest is burned, the bare ground is left unprotected from wind and rain. Without the leafy canopy to break the fall of raindrops, the top layer of fertile soil is easily washed away. This damage makes it very difficult for new life to grow back in the area.

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