Question

List five ways in which forests are useful to us.

Answer 1

Forests are useful to us in following ways:
(i) Forests prevent soil erosion and floods.
(ii) They maintain the balance between carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in the atmosphere.
(iii) They reduce global warming by using carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
(iv) They maintain the climate of a place and cool the environment by releasing water vapours in the air.
(v) They provide all basic needs of the mankind including food, clothing, and shelter.