FORESTRY
FOREST UTILIZATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A healthy riparian zone contains diverse plant species, aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. It helps to maintain water levels, temperature and also prevents erosion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Healthy riparian areas can maintain or improve water quality and have both recreational and economic benefits. As flooding or runoff occurs, riparian vegetation reduces water velocity, captures sediment and filters the nutrients and pollutants (pesticides, heavy metal, etc.)
Detailed explanation-3: -A healthy buffer improves stream health and water quality by slowing runoff, filtering pollution, preventing soil erosion, and shading the stream to keep waters cool. Buffers also absorb and slow flood waters, which protects property and human safety.