Question

Answer the following questions briefly.
How are mountains are useful to man?

Answer 1

Mountains are useful to man in a variety of ways:
(i) Mountains are storehouse of water is the basic need of the human beings. Reservoirs are made and the water is harnessed for the use of people. Water is used for irrigation and generation of hydroelectricity.
(ii) Mountains have a rich variety of flora and fauna.
(iii) Mountains provide an idyllic site for tourists. They visit the mountains for their scenic beauty.