Forests helps in maintaining the:

fertility of soil

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rate of evaporation

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water pollution

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ecological balance

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Solution

The correct option is D ecological balance
$∙$ Forests consists of various trees, shrubs and herbs. These on decomposition form humus. Hence, increases the fertility of soil.

$∙$ They are known as the lungs of the earth as they help in maintaining an ecological balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide.

$∙$ Transpiration occurs from the leaves of trees. Thus, forests helps in maintaining the rate of evaporation and rainfall.

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