Forest and Wild Life Resources


 
 
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Forest and Wild Life Resources

Forests:

It is an extensive area of land covered with trees and other plants. This is a plant community made of trees, shrubs, herbs, etc. They grow in almost all parts of the Earth from cold polar areas to hot equatorial areas; from high mountains to low plains and from wet areas to dry deserts of the world. Forests are the hotspots of biodiversity, they need to be conserved in order to preserve the biodiversity found in the forest (loss of diversity may lead to the loss of ecological stability).

Forests need to be Conserved because:

  • They provide habitat to numerous species of plants animals. All inhabitants get food and protection from the forests.
  • They help in protecting the soil from erosion.
  • They store a large amount of water which acts as buffer for ecosystem during dry periods. Removal of forests disturbs the ecological balance that causes floods and droughts. They play a vital role in the atmospheric circulation and thus, control the global climate.
  • The leaves of trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, a phenomenon that is vital for all life on the Earth.
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    Question : 1

    Select the wrong statement.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    All naturally occuring animals, plants and other forms of life in the forest are collectively called__________ .

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Animals are also called  _______________ as they cannot produce their own food.

    Right Option : C
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