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प्रश्न
How do forests act as a flood control measure?
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उत्तर
Forests help control floods by:
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Absorbing rainwater through soil and roots.
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Slowing down water flow with trees and plants.
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Preventing soil erosion by holding the soil with roots.
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Reducing rain impact as tree canopies catch rainfall.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
With reference to Littoral forest, answer the following questions:
Why do the trees in this forest grow aerial roots?
Give three reasons for rapid depletion of forest resources in India in the past.
State two characteristics of Tropical deciduous forests.
How do forests have a favourable effect on the climate of the region?
Give two characteristics of tidal forests.
Give one important use of the following types of trees:
Sundri
Give one important use of the following types of trees:
Rosewood.
Describe briefly the value of forests to man.
Thar desert looks like a wasteland or Desert soil is almost dry.
Coniferous trees are conical in shape.
