Question

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

Answer 1

Role of forests in conservation:
(a) Prevents soil erosion and helps in maintaining fertility of soil.
(b) It provides shelter to wild animals.
(c) It reduces atmospheric pollution.
(d) It increases humidity and frequency of rainfall.
The forests get depleted due to forest fires, urbanization, industrialization, overgrazing by animals, felling of trees etc.
The consequences of deforestation will be:
a) Change in climate and global warming:
b) Soil erosion of floods
c) Extinction of wildlife, etc