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प्रश्न
"Forests provide intangible benefits to us." Explain by taking three different areas, how.
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उत्तर
- Improvement of climate: The influence of forests on things like wind, temperature, rainfall, and humidity is improved. They control the water cycle, \[\ce{O2}\], \[\ce{CO2}\] balance in the atmosphere, and temperature.
- Control of flood: Forests prevent flooding by minimising erosion on sloping hills and silting-up in lakes, rivers, and other reservoirs.
- Aesthetic, recreational and development of tourism facilities: Any person, especially those who live in cities, can find relief from their repetitive lives in forests.
- Conservation and development of wildlife including birds: In terms of shelter, a place to reproduce, and a supply of food, forests are the optimal environment for wildlife.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
With the help of any one example explain Alien species invasion as one of the causes of Biodiversity losses.
Species that possess a very high risk of extinction due to population decline of about 30 - 50 % over past 10 years are categorized as _______.
Which one of the following is a natural cause of extinction of flora and fauna?
Which of the following is/are endangered plant species?
What criteria should one use in categorizing a species as threatened?
List any two major causes other than anthropogenic causes of the loss of biodiversity.
Explain the concept of "co-extinction" by taking two examples.
Name any two biodiversity hot spots in India.
Mention any two places where the ex-situ conservation is undertaken.
These are regarded as major causes of biodiversity loss:
- Over exploitation
- Co-extinction
- Mutation
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Migration
Choose the correct option:
