Overfarming and overgrazing farmlands have been a major influence in which destructive process?
Responses
A deforestationdeforestation
B reforestationreforestation
C desertificationdesertification
D income distributionincome distribution
E increased farm production
C desertification
C Desertification
The correct answer is C) desertification.
Desertification refers to the process where fertile land becomes desert or arid due to various factors, including overfarming and overgrazing. These activities deplete the nutrients in the soil, accelerate erosion, and reduce the ability of the land to retain water, making it more prone to desertification.
To arrive at this answer, you could have analyzed the options given:
A) Deforestation relates to the removal or destruction of forests, which is not specifically mentioned in the question.
B) Reforestation is the process of replanting trees in deforested areas, which is unrelated to the question.
C) Desertification accurately defines the destructive process caused by overfarming and overgrazing, as explained above.
D) Income distribution refers to the way income is divided among a population, which doesn't directly relate to the environmental processes mentioned in the question.
E) Increased farm production is a general term that doesn't specifically describe the negative consequences of overfarming and overgrazing.
By considering the context of the question and eliminating the options that are not directly related to the destructive process caused by overfarming and overgrazing, you can determine that the correct answer is C) desertification.