Read the given statements and select the correct option, Statement 1: Forests prevent soil erosion. Statement 2: Canopy formed by crown of leaves of forest trees reduces the force and speed of raindrops.

• A.  Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.                   
• B.  Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
• C.  Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.                          
• D.  Both statements 1 and 2 are false.