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प्रश्न
How do forests act as a flood control measure?
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उत्तर
Forest cover reduces the intensity of floods. The roots of the plants hold on firmly to the soil deep inside the surface of the earth. This prevents flooding and soil erosion.
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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?
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Name one region in India for each of the following:
Thorn and Scrub
Give two reasons to explain as to why we need to conserve our forest resource.
State one characteristic feature of the forest found in the Nilgiri Hills
Name the various uses of the coconut tree.
Name two important trees each of the Srinagar Valley in Kashmir and the Dandakaranya’ region in South India, indicating their commercial importance.
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How do forests act as a flood control measure?
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