Question

List any one protective function of forests.

Answer 1

Forest:

1. A forest is a vast region of land that is covered with herbs, bushes, trees, and grasses.
2. Forests, in addition to being productive, also serve a protective function in a variety of environmental issues.

One protective function of forests includes:

1. They protect the soil against erosion and drought as tree roots bind the soil and keep it from eroding due to wind or water.
2. Leaf fall also acts as a soil cover, further protecting the soil.