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How do forests influence the quality of air, soil and water resources?


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Forests affect the quality of air, soil and water resources in the given ways:

Quality of air:

  1. Forest play a major role in maintaining the level of gases in the atmosphere, especially carbon dioxide and oxygen.
  2. They reduce the levels of carbon dioxide, hence reducing greenhouse levels.
  3. Hence, it helps in maintaining the temperature of the earth.

Quality of soil:

  1. Forest helps to maintain the nutrient cycle.
  2. Prevent soil erosion by spreading deep roots and binding firmly to the soil.

Quality of water:

  1. Forest is responsible for regulating the water cycle.
  2. They help in the conservation of water and make underground water sources available.

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