Question 4 of 16intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

It is difficult to regrow forests. Justify this statement.

Correct Answer

It is difficult to regrow forests because forests take many years to develop into a mature ecosystem.

Trees need time to grow from seeds to fully grown plants. A forest is not just trees but includes various types of herbs, shrubs, and a complex web of interdependent plants, animals, birds, and insects.

The biodiversity and ecological relationships in a forest develop over long periods. The chapter mentions that it takes many years to grow a new forest or restore lost forests.

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Explanation

The chapter explains that forests are large areas with dense growth of various types of plants and are natural homes for many wild animals. It specifically states that 'It takes many years to grow a new forest or restore lost forests' and that forest cover has been decreasing mainly due to human activities like large-scale cutting of trees.

Solution Steps

  1. Forests take many years to develop into a mature ecosystem.

  2. Trees need time to grow from seeds to fully grown plants.

  3. A forest includes various types of herbs, shrubs, and a complex web of interdependent plants, animals, birds, and insects.

  4. Biodiversity and ecological relationships in a forest develop over long periods.

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