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Question
How do forests act as a flood control measure?
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Solution
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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