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प्रश्न
State two ways in which forests help in protecting the environment.
उत्तर
- Forests are the moderators of climate. They play an effective role in controlling humidity, temperature and precipitation.
- Forests play dominant role in carbon cycle. They absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide, help maintain the purity of air, and control atmospheric pollution.
- Forests help in controlling soil erosion, soil degradation and floods. That is why they are very helpful in land reclamation and flood control.
- Forests help in water percolation and thereby maintain the underground water table.
- Decay of plant leaves provides humus to the soils and increases their fertility.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Identify the tree as per its characteristics mentioned below:
The furniture made from this tree is generally the most expensive.
Name the natural vegetation largely found in the following regions:
The delta of the Ganga river.
Name the natural vegetation largely found in the following regions:
The Deccan Plateau
Give two reasons to explain as to why the Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purpose.
Name any two trees found in Tropical Evergreen forests .
The trees in the Tropical Desert Forest have stunted growth.
We find very little vegetation on the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
Explain why Thorn and Scrub forests are found in the above mentioned region.
Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:
A soft and white timber used for making toys and match boxes.
Name one region in India for the following:
Tidal forests.
