India: Earth Surface, Climate, Vegetation and Wildlife — Social Science STD 6 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6Social ScienceIndia: Earth Surface, Climate, Vegetation and Wildlife3 Marks
Question
State the environmental advantages of forests.
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Answer
The environmental advantages of forests are as under:
$(1 )$ Forests absorb harmful gases like carbon dioxide and give out life saving oxygen. Thus, they keep the environment pure.
$(2 )$ Forests keep the atmosphere cool and help to bring rain.
$(3 )$ Forests prevent soil erosion by wind and rainfall.
$(4 )$ They provide natural shelter to wildlife.
$(5 )$ Forests conserve humidity and maintain ground water.
$(6 )$ They prevent advancing deserts and protect the fertile land.
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