Question 6
Write a note on how forests influence the quality of our air, soil and water resources.

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Role of forests in influencing the quality of
Air:
a) It takes carbon dioxide gas during photosynthesis thereby controlling green-house effect.

Soil:
a) Plants in forest hold the soil, thereby preventing soil erosion.
b) Add nutrients to the soil when vegetation present in the forest gets decomposed.

Water:
a) Forest helps in bringing rain and increasing the level of groundwater.

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Question 6 Write a note on how forests influence the quality of our air, soil and water resources.

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Write a note on how forests influence the quality of our air, soil and water resources.