Question

Forests helps in maintaining the:

• A. fertility of soil
• B. rate of evaporation
• C. water pollution
• D. ecological balance

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A fertility of soil
B rate of evaporation
D ecological balance

$\bullet$ Forests consists of various trees, shrubs and herbs. These on decomposition form humus. Hence, increases the fertility of soil.

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

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