Natural Regions of the World — Geography STD 9 — Question
ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9GeographyNatural Regions of the World4 Marks
Question
Explain briefly the importance of Equatorial forests.
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Answer
Equatorial forests are important in many ways as :
They are very vital for our environment because they absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and exhale a huge amount of oxygen. Hence they are known as the ‘Lungs of the world’.
They maintain the ecological balance so their destruction will adversely affect the ozone layer and cause great harm to live beings.
They are the source of numerous medicinal plants and herbs, e.g., Quinine is obtained from the cinchona tree growing in these forests.
They are a source of valuable hardwood timber like Mahogany, Ebony, Ironwood, Rosewood, etc.
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