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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
Name the tree as per the characteristics are given below
The stilt roots are underwater during high tide.
Name the natural vegetation found in the following regions:
The western slopes of the Western Ghats
Name the natural vegetation found in the following regions:
Western Rajasthan
Identify the tree as per its characteristics mentioned below:
It is generally found in the deltaic region and is used to make boats.
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 windward side of the Western Ghats
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Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:
A hard durable timber used for ship building and furniture making.
Name one region in India for the following:
Tidal forests.
Name one region in India for the following:
