Question

Choose the correct statements regarding forests.

• A. They facilitate rainfall.
• B. They promote biodiversity.
• C. They regulate soil erosion.
• D. They prevent water percolation in ground.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

They regulate soil erosion.

Forests conserve water by intercepting rainwater on their canopies to a large extent. This reduces water runoff and facilitates percolation of water into the ground. Forests have great bio-diversity and thus, provide a variety of products like herbs, fruits, timber, and resins, etc. They also act as an obstruction for winds which prevents soil erosion.