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Forests: Our Lifeline — Science STD 7 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7ScienceForests: Our Lifeline2 Marks
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Why are forests called ‘green lungs’?
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Answer

As forests are covered with green trees and bushes which maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, they are called ‘green lungs’.

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