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why are forests called lungs of the earth?
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why are forests called lungs of the earth?
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Trees are called the lungs of the forest as they are the source of oxygen in the atmosphere. They while carrying out photosynthesis, utilize carbon dioxide and release oxygen, thus purifying the environment.
Some of the popular forests of India are:
Sunderbans
Gir forests
Corbett National Park
Trees are called the lungs of the forest as they are the source of oxygen in the atmosphere. They while carrying out photosynthesis, utilize carbon dioxide and release oxygen, thus purifying the environment.
Some of the popular forests of India are:
Sunderbans
Gir forests
Corbett National Park
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