Question

Explain the role of forests in conserving the environment. How do the forests get depleted? What are its consequences? [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Explanation: 1 Mark
Reasoning out: 1 Mark
Consequences Detail: 1 Mark

Role of forest in conservation of environemt:
(i) Prevent soil erosion and help in maintaining fertility of soil
(ii) It provides shelter to wild animals and are areas that sustain biodiversity
(iii) It reduces atmospheric pollution
(iv) It increase humidity and frequency of rainfall

The forests get depleted due to forest fires, urbanisation, industrialisation, overgrazing by animals, etc.

The consequences of deforestation are:
(i) Change in climate and global warming
(ii) Soil erosion and floods
(iii) Extinction of wildlife, etc.