Question

Give reason how forests
(a) prevent flood/maintain water table.
(b) prevent soil erosion.​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer(a) = Forests act as a natural absorber of rainwater as the root system of trees allows rainwater to seep into the soil. This rainwater as the logged in the water table. Thus, forests help to prevent floods and maintain a regular supply of water to the water sources.

Answer(b) = Trees reduce the rate of erosion by: protecting the soil from the impact of rain. transpiring large amounts of water, which counteracts very wet soil. binding soil to sloping land with their roots.

Answer 2

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