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प्रश्न
How do forests act as a flood control measure?
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
To which type of forest do the following trees belong?
Rosewood and Ebony
State two reasons why Tropical Evergreen forests are difficult to exploit.
Differentiate between afforestation and deforestation
Give one important use of the following types of trees:
i. Sundari
ii. Sandalwood
iii. Rosewood
Mention two main characteristics of Tropical Rain Forests.
Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:
A soft and white timber used for making toys and matchboxes.
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 reasons to explain as to why we need to conserve our forest resource.
Mention two conditions required for the growth of Littoral Forest.
What are the characteristics of the Mangrove and give one use.
