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Which of the following is not the function of forest?
Which of the following is not the function of forest?
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Solution
The correct option is D Causes soil erosion
The correct option is D:
Explanation for the correct option:
- Forest helps to prevent soil erosion.
- Deforestation is one of the main causes of soil erosion as the soil gets exposed and rainwater washes off the soil particles.
Explanation for the incorrect options:
Option A:
Forests supply the grasses and raw wood for making the pulp of paper.
Option B:
We get resin, gum, and various types of drugs from the forest.
Option C:
Forest helps to control floods by absorbing rainwater and allowing it to seep underground.
Final answer: Forest does not cause soil erosion.
Causes soil erosion
The correct option is D:
Explanation for the correct option:
- Forest helps to prevent soil erosion.
- Deforestation is one of the main causes of soil erosion as the soil gets exposed and rainwater washes off the soil particles.
Explanation for the incorrect options:
Option A:
Forests supply the grasses and raw wood for making the pulp of paper.
Option B:
We get resin, gum, and various types of drugs from the forest.
Option C:
Forest helps to control floods by absorbing rainwater and allowing it to seep underground.
Final answer: Forest does not cause soil erosion.
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