Solution:
The above statement is true.Afforestation is the process of planting more and more trees for the prevention of soil pollution and soil erosion. There are several activities by humans which will lead to soil pollution, like the use of plastic and polythene bags that destroy the soil fertility, wastes from home and industries, indiscriminate cutting of trees and the use of pesticides and insecticides. On the other hand, afforestation is the process of planting more and more trees to prevent soil erosion and soil pollution. Afforestation is planting new trees or seeds sowing in an area where there were no trees before, creating a new forest.