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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
Why do tropical evergreen forests grow in Western Ghats region?
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.
Name one region in India for each of the following:
Tidal forest
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Fir, Pine, Teak, Spruce, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Chir, Sal, Shisham and Silver Fir.
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Give one use of Babul (Acacia), Khair.
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Have a favourable effect on the climate of the region?
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Briefly explain two reasons for forests being ah important natural resource.
