1. Plants release water into the air through a process called transpiration.

2. Transpiration is a natural process, by which plants expel water from their bodies in the form of vapor.

3. The process of transpiration takes place through small holes in the leaves, which are called stomata.

3. Transpiration is essential for plants, as it helps keep plants cool and transport nutrients from the roots to the leaves needed to make food.

Abiotic components are non-living factors in the environment which affect ecosystems like temperature, light, air, soil etc.

Rainwater is the purest form of natural water. It is formed naturally by evaporation followed by condensation of water vapour.

The crop field is an artificial ecosystem. 

Soil erosion which is also called the 'creeping death of the soil' is a global problem (Tripathi and Singh, 1993). India is facing soil erosion problems in sectors such as reservoir siltation, soil-degradation and in agricultural sectors mainly.

The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 recognizes the rights of the forest dwelling tribal communities and other traditional forest dwellers to forest resources, on which these communities were dependent for a variety of needs, including livelihood, habitation and other socio-cultural needs.

Conservation is not a process where anything gets erode, degrade, etc. like Deforestation, Desertification, and Erosion.

The correct answer is Bristlecone pines. Bristlecone pines are the oldest non-clonal species on the planet.