Question

When land has been overfarmed or overgrazed, _______ occurs.
A. wasteland
B. deforestation
C. desertification
D. underdevelopment

Answer 1

The best option is C. desertification.

When land has been over farmed or overgrazed , desertification occurs.

Desertification is said to be a process  of degradation of land whereby land that was previously biologically productive is changed into a barren, unproductive land.

Desertification can be brought about by poor use  and destruction of natural resources such forest and natural vegetation. Such include:

1. Excessive tree felling or cutting

2. Unsustainable farming practices  which lead to loss of soil fertility.

3. Removal of vegetation cover.

4. overgrazing.

5. Uncontrolled fuel wood gathering  or collection.

Answer 2

Answer: C. desertification

Explanation:

“ Desertification is the process of land in dry semi-arid environments degrading and losing vegetation and soil moisture. Over-cultivation is one common cause of this; another is overgrazing, which may be more common because the lands turning to deserts are often better suited for animal grazing rather than outright agriculture.”