Which of the Following Is a Sociocultural Benefit of Forests

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a sociocultural benefit of forests?

• A)Forest stands are considered sacred by indigenous people,connecting them to their past.
• B)Soil and roots of forest trees slow rainwater flow to allow more water to soak into the ground.
• C)Forest layers provide habitat and food for animals,fungi,and microbes.
• D)Wood products,including lumber,firewood,charcoal,and some medicines,come from forests.
• E)Forests provide genetic diversity,which could improve our crops or provide new medicines.

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