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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Cutting of trees is called _______________.
   2. Flora is a type of _______________ resource.
   3. _______________ helps in preventing floods.
   4. Project _______________ is a programme run by the government to protect tigers.
   5. Plants are being cut to make _______________.
2. 2.

   Tick (√) the correct options.

   1. Animals found in a particular region are known as
      1. endemic species
      2. flora
      3. fauna
      4. biodiversity
   2. Conservation of plants and animals is important for
      1. deforestation
      2. obtaining the forest products continuously
      3. sustainability of all life forms
      4. reforestation
   3. Which of these is the result of deforestation?
      1. Desertification
      2. Global warming
      3. Depletion of water table
      4. All the above
   4. Global warming is caused due to which of the following gases?
      1. Nitrogen
      2. Carbon dioxide
      3. Oxygen
      4. Water vapour
   5. Human activities are not permitted in a
      1. zoo
      2. national park
      3. wildlife sanctuary
      4. botanical garden
3. 3.

   Write true or false for the following statements.

   1. Forests are those places where you can find only trees.
   2. Deforestation may lead to landslides in hilly areas.
   3. The endangered species of animals and plants may become extinct if not protected.
   4. The transition zone is the innermost part of the biosphere reserve.
   5. Recycling paper can control deforestation.
4. 4.

   Match the columns.

   COLUMN A	COLUMN B
   1. Deforestation	a. All plants and animals in a region
   2. Biodiversity	b. Endangered
   3. Protected areas	c. Increase in carbon dioxide
   4. Threatened species	d. Red Data Book
   5. IUCN	e. National parks

5. 5.

   What is biodiversity?

6. 6.

   What is deforestation?