Functions of Forests

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Write a short note on- plants are our green friends.

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What is the importance of the forest as a resource?

Q. Forests check soil erosion by ________ through its roots.

1. binding the soil
2. seepage of rainwater
3. providing nutrients to soil
4. absorbing water from soil

Q. Explain why there is a need for a variety of animals and plants in a forest. [4 marks]

Q. Tribals are dependent upon medicinal plants for the treatment of diseases.

1. True
2. False

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Forests are also referred to as :

1. Red kidney

2. Green eyes

3. Green lungs

4. Green skin

Q. In which of the following layer of forest decomposers are present?

1. Canopy
2. Forest floor
3. Emergent
4. Understory

Q. Forests provide that plays an important role for the survival of human beings.

1. oxygen
2. nitrogen
3. hydrogen

Q. Forests provide ___ and ___ to a large number of organisms.

1. water
2. food
3. shelter
4. light

Q. Many industrialists depend on forests for raw materials.

1. False
2. True

Q. Forests are also known as the green _______ of the planet.

1. heart
2. lungs
3. eyes
4. kidney

Q. Select the advantages of a forest.

1. Providing medicinal plants

2. Creating flood conditions

3. Absorbing rainwater and maintaining

4. Maintaining the flow of water into the streams

Q. Afforestation leads to an increase in soil erosion.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which amongst the following are true about forests?

1. Provide oxygen
2. Provide habitat to animals
3. Source of medicinal plants
4. Prevent water pollution

Q. Forests helps in maintaining the:

1. fertility of soil
2. rate of evaporation
3. water pollution
4. ecological balance

Q. Environmentalists suggest planting trees near the river banks. Which of the following reason justify the statement?

1. Trees provide oxygen
2. Trees prevent soil erosion
3. Trees reduce rainfall
4. Trees are a source of firewood