Question

Which of the following represents the protective functions of forests?

• A. To reduce the velocity of water flowing over the land.
• B. To prevent soil-erosion.
• C. To help percolation of water into the ground.
• D. To control floods.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A To reduce the velocity of water flowing over the land.
B To prevent soil-erosion.
C To help percolation of water into the ground.
D To control floods.

The following represents the protective functions of forests.
To reduce the velocity of water flowing over the land.
To prevent soil-erosion.
To help percolation of water into the ground.
To control floods.
To reduce the rate of evaporation.
To protect wildlife.
To maintain the balance of atmospheric gases.