Question

Question 7 (d)
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(d) The decaying leaves and animal droppings in a forest enrich the __.

Answer 1

(d) The decaying leaves and animal droppings in a forest enrich the soil.

The forest floor is dark coloured and is covered with a layer of dead and decaying leaves, fruits, seeds, twigs and small herbs. The decaying matter is moist and warm. The decaying matter and animal droppings present in the soil, enrich the soil and increase the fertility of the soil. This helps in the growth of all kinds of plants present in the forest.