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Question
Describe briefly the value of forests to man.
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Solution
(i) They influence the climate.
(ii) Prevent floods
(iii) They provide the natural habitat for the animals.
(iv) They provide the raw material for a number of industries, sports, paper, medicines.
(v) They are a source of employment to crores of our people.
(vi) They help in agriculture.
(vii) They prevent erosion by wind.
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