Explain the role of forests in conserving the environment . How do the forests get depleted ? What are its consequences ?

Explain the role of forests in conserving the environment . How do the

1.	Explain the role of forests in conserving the environment . How do the forests get depleted ? What are its consequences ?
Answer» Solution :Role of forests in conservation of environment : (ii) They provide shelter to WILD animals and are areas that sustain biodiversity. (iii) Theyreduce atmospheric pollution. (iv)They increase humidity and frequency of rainfall. The forests GET depleted due to forestfires , URBANISATION , industrialisation , OVERGRAZING by animals , etc, Theconsequences of deforestation will be : (i)Change in climate and global warming. (ii)Soil erosion and floods (iii)Extinction of wildlife , etc.