Question

Trees provide us with food, shelter, and medicines.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Benefits of trees:

1. Trees are an essential part of our ecosystem as they provide us with food, shelter, medicines, etc.
2. They are also responsible for preventing soil erosion, purifying the air and water, and lowering the temperature of the earth.

Food:

1. Several foods that we consume are obtained from trees. Some examples include fruits such as mango, banana, etc, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, etc.
2. The latex which is used for the production of rubber for making shoes and tires is obtained from rubber trees.

Shelter:

1. Trees provide shelter for several animals ranging from microorganisms to animals and birds.
2. They provide a safe place for animals to live and protect them from rain, wind, and heat.

Medicines:

1. Many life-saving medicines can be obtained from the forests.
2. The bark of the Cinchona tree is widely used for the treatment of malaria.
3. The Periwinkle plant may also be used for the treatment of some cancers.

Hence, the given statement is true.