Forests Protect from Natural Disasters (Worksheet)

Rectify the statements.

1. False Statement: Forests increase the severity of wildfires by providing ample

fuel for the flames.
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2. False Statement: Coastal forests, such as mangroves, have little to no effect in

protecting coastal communities from cyclones and windstorms.
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3. False Statement: Forests exacerbate erosion during heavy rainfall or seismic

activity due to their lack of root systems.
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4. False Statement: Controlled burns and selective thinning of forests have no

impact on reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
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5. False Statement: Forests do not contribute to reducing the impact of flooding as

they do not absorb rainfall.
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6. False Statement: Healthy forests accelerate the spread of wildfires due to their
high moisture content.
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7. False Statement: Forests have no effect on stabilizing shorelines or mitigating
erosion in coastal areas.
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8. False Statement: Forests play no role in protecting infrastructure from landslides

as they do not affect soil stability.
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9. False Statement: Forests do not contribute to reducing the severity of flooding as

they do not slow down the flow of water.
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10. False Statement: Forests have no impact on reducing the intensity of cyclones
and windstorms along coastlines.
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