Which of the following statements is not correct?
i. Forests protect the soil from erosion.
ii. Plants and animals in a forest are not dependent on one another.
iii. Forests influence the climate and water cycle.
iv. Soil helps forests to grow and regenerate.
The correct answer is: option ii.
In a forest, plants and animals are dependent on each other such as in food chain, both plants and animals make up a food chain.