Question

how do plants help to minimise destruction by flood or landslides

Answer 1

Plants help to minimise destruction by flood and landslides. This is because of their roots. They hold the soil firmly due to which the soil does not move during a flood or landslide.

Answer 2

Plants and trees in forests hold the soil firmly with their roots which bind with the soil particles and prevent it erosion or flood . Trees also regulate strong winds and prevent dust storms or landslides.