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प्रश्न
State two ways in which forests help in protecting the environment.
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उत्तर
- Forests are the moderators of climate. They play an effective role in controlling humidity, temperature and precipitation.
- Forests play dominant role in carbon cycle. They absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide, help maintain the purity of air, and control atmospheric pollution.
- Forests help in controlling soil erosion, soil degradation and floods. That is why they are very helpful in land reclamation and flood control.
- Forests help in water percolation and thereby maintain the underground water table.
- Decay of plant leaves provides humus to the soils and increases their fertility.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the natural vegetation found in the following regions:
The western slopes of the Western Ghats
Name the natural vegetation found in the following regions:
The Nilgiris
Identify the tree as per its characteristics mentioned below:
It yields wood that is hard and scented and is usually found in high altitudes.
Identify the tree as per its characteristics mentioned below:
The furniture made from this tree is generally the most expensive.
Name any two trees found in Tropical Evergreen forests .
Briefly explain the following:
The trees in the Tropical Desert Forest have stunted growth.
We find very little vegetation on the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:
A soft and white timber used for making toys and match boxes.
Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:
A hard durable timber used for ship building and furniture making.
Name one region in India for the following:
Tidal forests.
