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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 two ways in which forests are important.
Differentiate between afforestation and deforestation
Mention two reasons why monsoon deciduous forests are commercially more valuable than the other types of forests.
How do forests have a favourable effect on the climate of the region?
Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:
A sweet smelling timber which yields an oil, used for making handicrafts.
Give two characteristics of tidal forests.
Give one important use of the following types of trees:
Sundri
Coniferous trees are conical in shape.
Name the regions of the Monsoon Forests in India.
