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Class: VII

Science

Forest: Our Life Lines

Questions /Answers

1. What is forest?

A forest is a large area covered with trees, plants, animals, and microorganisms that form a
natural habitat.

2. What is overstory in a forest?

The overstory is the uppermost layer of a forest, formed by the crowns of tall trees. It
provides shade and regulates the ecosystem.

3. What is humus?

Humus is the dark, organic material in soil, formed from the decomposition of dead plants
and animals.

4. What are decomposers? Name any two of them.

Decomposers are organisms that break down dead plants and animals into simpler
substances. Examples: fungi and bacteria.

5. What do decomposers do in the forest?

Decomposers recycle nutrients by breaking down organic matter, enriching the soil and
supporting plant growth.

6. What is soil erosion?

Soil erosion is the removal of the top fertile layer of soil by wind, water, or human activities.

7. Why there is no waste in a forest?

There is no waste in a forest because decomposers break down all dead matter into
nutrients, which are reused by plants.

8. What do you understand by deforestation?

Deforestation is the cutting down of trees on a large scale, leading to loss of forests.

9. Why is there a need for a variety of animals and plants in a forest?


A variety of plants and animals maintain the balance of the ecosystem, support
biodiversity, and ensure the survival of all species.

Detailed Answers :

1. How do forests prevent floods?

Forests prevent floods by absorbing and holding water through their roots.

The roots of trees and plants bind the soil, reducing soil erosion and allowing water to seep
into the ground.

The forest floor, covered with leaf litter and humus, acts like a sponge, slowing down the
flow of water and preventing it from flowing into rivers and streams, which reduces the risk
of flooding.

2. Explain the role of forests in maintaining the balance in the environment.

Forests play a crucial role in maintaining the balance in the environment by:

i. Acting as a habitat for a wide variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms.


ii. Regulating the climate by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen
through photosynthesis.
iii. Preventing soil erosion by holding the soil with their roots.
iv. Conserving water through transpiration, which contributes to the water cycle.
v. Supporting biodiversity, which ensures ecological stability and resilience.

3. List important forest products which are useful for us.

Some important products we get from forests include:

I. Timber: Used for construction and making furniture.

ii. Medicinal plants: Provide ingredients for medicines.

Iii Resins: Used in making adhesives and varnishes.

iv. Rubber: Used in making tires and other rubber products.

v. Fruits and nuts: Provide food for humans and animals.

Vi Fuelwood: Used as a source of energy in many rural areas.


4. Explain the role of forests in maintaining the balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide
in the atmosphere.

Forests maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the process of
photosynthesis.

During photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release
oxygen as a byproduct.

This helps reduce excess carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas, and provides oxygen
for living organisms to breathe.

Think and Answer

1. How does the increase or decrease in the number of herbivores affect the food chain?

Increase: Overgrazing reduces plants, affecting herbivores and predators.

Decrease: Excess plants affect the habitat and reduce food for carnivores, disrupting the
ecosystem.

2. Why is it said that a forest has no waste?

Forest has no waste as decomposers recycle dead plants and animals into nutrients,
which plants reuse, ensuring nothing is wasted.

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