Conservation of plants and animals Worksheet-11

Conservation of plants and animals Worksheet-11

True/False:

26. The plants found in a particular area are termed fauna of that area.

27. The animals found in a particular area are termed flora of that area.

28. Leopard, wild dog, wolf, etc. are examples of the fauna.

29. Sal, teak, mango are examples of the flora.

30. Endemic species are those species of plants and animals which are found exclusively in a particular area. Ans: True

31. Species is a group of populations which are not capable of interbreeding.

32. Wildlife sanctuaries provide protection and suitable living conditions to wild animals.

33. In sanctuaries killing (poaching) or capturing of animals is allowed.

34. An ecosystem is made of all the plants, animals and microorganisms in an area along with non-living components such as climate, soil.

35. Satpura National Park is the first Reserve Forest of India.

36. The finest Indian teak is found in Satpura forest.

37. Rock shelters are evidences of prehistoric human life.

38. Project Tiger was launched by the government to protect the lions in the country.

39. Animals whose numbers are diminishing to a level that they might face extinction are known as the endangered animals.

40. White eyed buck, golden cat, pink headed duck, python, rhinoceros, etc are endemic species.

41. Bengal fox, Asiatic lion, Asiatic wild ass, Wild Asiatic water buffalo, etc are globally important population found in India.

42. Red Data Book keeps a record of all the endemic animals and plants.

43. Migratory birds fly to far away areas every year during a particular time because of food unavailability.

44. Reforestation is restocking of the destroyed forests by planting new trees.

45. Forest Conservation Act is aimed for preservation and conservation of natural forests and meeting the basic needs of the people living in or near the forests.

Answer:

26. False:  The plants  found in a particular area are termed flora of that area.

27. False: The animals found in a particular area are termed fauna of that area.

28. True

29. True

30. True

31. False: Species is a group of populations which are capable of interbreeding.

32. True

33. False: sanctuaries are places where killing (poaching) or capturing of animals is strictly prohibited.

34. True

35. True

36. True

37. True

38. False: Project Tiger was launched by the government to protect the tigers in the country.

39. True

40. False: White eyed buck, golden cat, pink headed duck, python, rhinoceros, etc are endangered species.

41. True

42. False: Red Data Book keeps a record of all the endangered animals and plants.

43. False; Migratory birds fly to far away areas every year during a particular time because of climatic changes.

44. True

45. True