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Other than trees, what are there in a forest?
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Answer: Apart from trees, the forest consists of animals, birds and insects.
NCERT · Class 5 · EVS
Chapter 20: Whose Forests
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Do all forests have similar types of trees? How many trees can you identify?
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Answer: No, all forests do not have similar types of trees. We can identify trees like the banyan tree, neem tree, mango tree and sandal tree.
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Suryamani says, “If the forests are not there, we too will not remain.” Why so?
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Answer: This is because forests help to maintain the balance of the environment. Green plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen which is a basic need. Forest also provides shelter and food to many living beings.