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Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?
- Exploitation of natural resources for economic gain.
- Recreational activities such as hunting and fishing.
- Conservation and preservation of forests and wild animals. (correct)
- Development of residential areas for human settlements.
Biodiversity refers to the presence of only a few dominant species within a specific area.
Biodiversity refers to the presence of only a few dominant species within a specific area.
False (B)
What term is used to describe the plants and animals of a particular area?
What term is used to describe the plants and animals of a particular area?
Flora and fauna
Species that are found exclusively in a particular area are known as ______ species.
Species that are found exclusively in a particular area are known as ______ species.
What is the main characteristic of endangered species?
What is the main characteristic of endangered species?
The Red Data Book contains a complete list of all species on Earth, including those that are not threatened.
The Red Data Book contains a complete list of all species on Earth, including those that are not threatened.
Which of the following describes 'migration' in the context of species behavior?
Which of the following describes 'migration' in the context of species behavior?
Name three things we can save by reusing and recycling paper.
Name three things we can save by reusing and recycling paper.
Reforestation involves clearing existing forests to create space for agricultural land.
Reforestation involves clearing existing forests to create space for agricultural land.
What is the primary goal of reforestation?
What is the primary goal of reforestation?
Flashcards
Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks, and Biosphere Reserves
Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks, and Biosphere Reserves
Areas designated for the conservation and preservation of forests and wild animals.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
The variety of living organisms in a specific area.
Flora and Fauna
Flora and Fauna
Plants and animals of a particular area.
Endemic Species
Endemic Species
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Endangered Species
Endangered Species
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Red Data Book
Red Data Book
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Migration
Migration
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Reforestation
Reforestation
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Study Notes
- Wildlife sanctuary, national parks, and biosphere reserves are named to conserve and preserve forests and wild animals.
- Biodiversity refers to the variety of organisms in a specific area.
- Plants and animals of a specific area are known as the flora and fauna of that area.
- Endemic species exist only in a particular area.
- Endangered species are at risk of extinction.
- The Red Data Book records endangered species.
- Migration is the movement of a species from its habitat to another for a period of time each year for breeding.
- Paper should be saved, reused, and recycled to conserve trees, energy, and water.
- Reforestation restocks destroyed forests through planting new trees.
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