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Question
A forest is a purifier of ______ and ______.
Solution
A forest is a purifier of air and water.
Explanation:
- Forests serve as natural filters, absorbing pollutants and carbon dioxide from the air and releasing clean oxygen.
- They also play an important part in the water cycle, filtering water through their root systems and ensuring clean water sources.
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