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Roots of trees protect soil by:

ADrying it quickly
BSalting it lightly
CBinding it together
DHeating it slowly
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Binding it together
1. Heavy rain damages bare soil. 2. Roots bind the soil together. 3. Without them soil is washed away. _Source: syllabus Science, Chapter 17, Forests: Our Lifeline._
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