Conservation of plants and animals Flashcards
What is sanctuary?
An area where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat is called a sanctuary.
Name the major threat to the survival of organism.
Deforestation
Write the names of some parks and sanctuaries.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Kaziranga National Park, Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, etc.
Write two natural causes of deforestation.
Severe droughts & Forest fires
Give examples of flora.
Teak, sal, mango, jamun, arjun, etc.
Give examples of fauna.
Elephant, tiger, pink dolphines, wild bear, etc.
Name two endemic fauna.
Giant squirrel, bison, Giant Panda etc.
Name some forest products.
Paper, wood, timber, vegetables, fruits, rubber, etc.
What is the name of the reserved land used to protect biodiversity?
Biosphere Reserve
Name the first Reserve Forest of India.
Satpura National Park
Name products obtained from animals for which they are hunted.
Skin, fur, tusk, horn, eggs, flesh, etc.
List the names of some migratory birds.
Siberian crane
Bar-headed goose
Arctic tern
Surkhab
Write the names of some extinct animals.
Dodo, dinosaurs, mammoth, etc.
When was Project Tiger launched?
April 1, 1973
How many rock shelters are there in Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve?
55
Name two wildlife sanctuaries present in Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
Pachmarhi, Bori
What is the plantation of new plants called?
Reforestation
What is a zoo?
A place where animals are protected in an artificial habitat, for an exhibition
Define ‘Red Data Book.’
A book that keeps records of all the endangered plant and animal species is called a Red Data Book.
Define national park.
A national park is an area reserved for wildlife where they can freely use the habitats and natural resources.
Define Wildlife Sanctuaries
A protected area where animals live in their
natural habitat.
Define Biosphere Reserves
The area meant for the protection or conservation of the biodiversity. It also helps in maintaining the culture of that area