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MODEL PAPER 5 — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYMODEL PAPER 53 Marks
Question
Forests provide intangible benefits to us. Explain by taking three different areas, how.
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Answer

$i.$ Improvement of climate: The influence of forests on things like wind, temperature, rainfall, and humidity is improved. They control the water cycle, $O_2, CO_2$ balance in the atmosphere, and temperature.
$ii.$ Control of flood: Forests prevent flooding by minimising erosion on sloping hills and silting up in lakes, rivers, and other reservoirs.
$iii.$ Aesthetic, recreational and development of tourism facilities: Any person, especially those who live in cities, can find
relief from their repetitive lives in forests.
$iv.$ Conservation and development of wildlife including birds: In terms of shelter, a place to reproduce, and a supply of food, forests are the optimal environment for wildlife.

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