Afforestation must be carried-out on mountain slopes. - Vidyadip

Question

Afforestation must be carried-out on mountain slopes.

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Answer

(i) This will increase the area under forest.
(ii) The trees control the speed of water and their roots hold soil, thus reduce soil erosion.

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