Fill in each blank with the correct word from the lesson.

1. _______s in the Western Ghats and northeastern India receive heavy rainfall year-round and are home to tigers, elephants, and hornbills.
2. _______ are among the most important ecosystems on Earth.
3. Forests are often called the lungs of the Earth because they absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through _______.
4. They regulate the water cycle — trees release water vapour through _______, attracting rain clouds.
5. Their roots hold soil together, preventing _______ and flooding, and their leaf litter builds fertile soil.

Choose the best option for each question.

1. Why are forests called the 'lungs of the Earth'?
   a) They hold water like lungs hold airb) They absorb CO₂ and release oxygenc) They breathe in and out visiblyd) They purify river water
2. Which medicine originally came from a forest plant?
   a) Paracetamolb) Quinine (from cinchona tree)c) Insulind) Penicillin
3. What type of forest is found in the Western Ghats?
   a) Coniferous forestb) Deciduous forestc) Tropical evergreen forestd) Mangrove forest

Write T for True or F for False in the brackets.

1. They absorb CO₂ and release oxygen is one of the key concepts in the lesson on What Forests Give Us.
2. They hold water like lungs hold air is the main topic of this lesson.
3. Quinine (from cinchona tree) is one of the key concepts in the lesson on What Forests Give Us.
4. Paracetamol is the main topic of this lesson.

1. In your own words, explain what What Forests Give Us means.
2. List two things you learned from this lesson on What Forests Give Us.