Question

Identify the incorrect statement.

Options

• Forests provide a variety of products.

• Forests harbour a rich diversity of flora and fauna.

• Forests contribute to water conservation.

• Forests do not contribute to soil conservation.

Answer 1

Forests do not contribute to soil conservation.

Explanation:

Forests play a crucial role in soil conservation. They help prevent soil erosion through the root systems of trees and plants, which bind soil particles together. Forests also contribute to maintaining soil fertility by recycling nutrients and organic matter through the decomposition of leaf litter and fallen trees.