What does the term "Deforestation" refer to?

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A Planting new trees in a barren area
B The cutting down of trees on a large scale
C The process of making the earth warmer
D Harvesting rainwater

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Answer: B. The cutting down of trees on a large scale

Deforestation means clearing or cutting down forests on a large scale, often for farming, roads or buildings. Planting trees in a barren area is the opposite, called afforestation.

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