Nature's Treasures — Science STD 6 — Question

Raindrops in a forest do not hit the ground directly.
The uppermost layer of the forest canopy intercepts the raindrops, and most of the water comes down up to soil through the branches and the stems of the trees.
From the leaves it drops slowly over the branches of the shrubs and herbs.
Also forest trees have extensive deep roots that absorb and store rain water.
Thus forests act as a natural absorber of rainwater and allows it to seep and therefore help in controlling floods.