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Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of forests to human health?

hard MCQ 5 marks Class 7 · Science · Forests - Our Lifeline
  1. Provides fresh water
  2. Reduces heat islands
  3. Increases incidence of malaria
  4. Improves air quality
Answer
Increases incidence of malaria

The correct answer is Increases incidence of malaria — Conclude that option C is not a benefit.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify benefits of forests to human health: water purification, air quality, temperature regulation.
  2. Evaluate option C: "Increases incidence of malaria" is a disease risk, not a benefit.
  3. Conclude that option C is not a benefit.
Common mistake: Misconstruing malaria incidence as a benefit

Concept tested: Human health benefits of forests

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