INTRODUCTION - Chapter 7 Conservation Of Plants & Animals class 8 ncert solutions Science - SaraNextGen [2024-2025]
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Question 1:
Fill in the blanks:
(a) A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called a __ .
(b) Species found only in a particular area are known as ______.
(c) Migratory birds fly to far away places because of ____ _ changes.
Answer:
(a) A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called a sanctuary__.
(b) Species found only in a particular area are known as __endemic__.
(c) Migratory birds fly to far away places because of __climatic__ changes.
Question 2:
Differentiate between the following.
(a) Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve
(b) Zoo and wildlife sanctuary
(c) Endangered and extinct species
(d) Flora and fauna
Answer:
(a)
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Wildlife sanctuary |
Biosphere reserve |
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It is an area within which animals are protected from possible dangers such as hunting. Their habitat is also conserved in this area. |
It is a large protected area constructed for the conservation of biodiversity. |
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It provides protection and suitable living conditions to wild animals. |
It helps in the conservation of various life forms such as plants, animals, and micro-organisms. |
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Pachmarhi sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary. |
Pachmarhi biosphere reserve is a popular biosphere reserve. |
(b)
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Zoo |
Wild life sanctuary |
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It is a facility in which animals are kept for public exhibition. |
It is an area within which animals are protected from possible dangers such as hunting. Their habitat is also conserved in this area. |
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It is an artificial habitat. |
It conserves the natural habitat of animals. |
(c)
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Endangered species |
Extinct species |
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It is a population of species that is on the verge of becoming extinct. |
It is a population of species that no longer exists. Hence, it is extinct. |
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Blue whale, tiger, leopard, etc. are examples of endangered species. |
Dodo, passenger pigeon, etc. are examples of extinct species. |
(d)
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Flora |
Fauna |
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It refers to all living plants in a particular area. |
It refers to all animals living in a particular area. |
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Sal, teak, mango, etc. form the flora of Pachmarhi biosphere reserve. |
Leopard, wolf, wild dog, etc. form the fauna of Pachmarhi biosphere reserve. |
Also Read : Page-No-87:-Chapter-7-Conservation-Of-Plants-&-Animals-class-8-ncert-solutions-Science
