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12. What does the term “Endemic species” means?
- Species facing the danger of extinction
- Species found only in a specific area
- Species undergoing migration
- Species documented in the Red Data Book
Answer:Â Species found only in a specific area
13. What phenomenon describes the movement of a species from its own habitat to another for a specific purpose like breeding?
- Adaptation
- Migration
- Endangerment
- Endemism
Answer:Â Migration
14. What does the term “Biodiversity” means?
- A variety of environmental zones
- The variety of living organisms in a specific area
- The number of national parks in an area
- The density of wildlife in a specific habitat
Answer:Â The variety of living organisms in a specific area
15. What are the flora and fauna of a specific area?
- Animals only
- Plants and animals of a particular area
- Only plant species
- Exotic species found in that area
Answer:Â Plants and animals of a particular area
16. Why is saving, reusing, and recycling paper considered important?
- To increase the demand for paper products
- To save trees, energy, and water
- To encourage deforestation
- To promote habitat destruction
Answer:Â To save trees, energy, and water
17. What does deforestation refer to?
- Planting new trees for various reasons.
- Cutting down of plants and animals for various reasons.
- Building new urban developments.
- Establishing wildlife sanctuaries.
Answer:Â Cutting down of plants and animals for various reasons.
18. What is a consequence of deforestation?
- Decrease in pollution level.
- Rise in groundwater level.
- Decrease in soil fertility.
- Reduced global warming.
Answer:Â Decrease in soil fertility.
19. What are examples of activities restricted in wildlife sanctuaries?
- Planting new trees.
- Hunting and poaching.
- Reforestation efforts.
- Industrial development.
Answer:Â Hunting and poaching.
20. What is the process known as when deforested forests are replanted with new trees?
- Deforestation
- Urbanization
- Reforestation
- Desertification
Answer:Â Reforestation
21. What refers to the animals in a specific region?
- Flora
- Fauna
- Reforestation
- Biosphere
Answer:Â Fauna
22. What is the main aim of a wildlife sanctuary?
- To promote hunting activities.
- To protect and safeguard animals.
- To conduct deforestation.
- To encourage urban development.
Answer:Â To protect and safeguard animals.
