Question

Why are forests on the verge of disappearance.

Answer 1

Forests:

1. Forests are areas of land which are dominated by the growth of trees.

Uses of forests:

1. Forests produce oxygen, which is arbitrary for the survival of most organisms on the planet, in large amounts and absorb carbon dioxide.
2. Forests are the source for a wide range of products like timber, fibres, gum and resin, rubber, fruits and berries, medicinal plants, etc.

Forests on the verge of disappearance because:

1. Deforestation: Construction of roads and buildings, industrial development, and increasing demand for wood is leading to elevated rates of deforestation.
2. Overgrazing :The forests adjoining the villages are not regenerating and are on the verge of disappearing due to the overgrazing of animals and indiscriminate felling of trees.
3. Global warming: Rise in the temperature of earth is leading to the degradation of the forests as all life forms within them are being affected.
4. Increase in population and urbanisation: Due to the ever-increasing demand for more land, more forest regions are being brought down to meet the requirements.