Science CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS ASSIGNMENT

DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, SECTOR-VI, DWARKA

CLASS VIII

CONSERVATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

ASSIGNMENT

Q1: Differentiate between the following:
(a) Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve

(b) Zoo and wildlife sanctuary

(c) Endangered and extinct species

(d) Flora and fauna

Q2. Discuss the effects of deforestation on the following:
(a) Wild animals
(b) Environment
(c) Villages (Rural areas)
(d) Cities (Urban areas)
(e) Earth
(f) The next generation

Q3. What will happen if:
(a) we go on cutting trees.
(b) the habitat of an animal is disturbed.
(c) the top layer of soil is exposed.

Q4. Answer in brief:
(a) Why should we conserve biodiversity?
(b) Protected forests are also not completely safe for wild animals. Why?
(c) Some tribals depend on the jungle. How?
(d) What are the causes and consequences of deforestation?
(e) What is Red Data Book?
(f) What do you understand by the term migration?

Q5. How can you contribute to the maintenance of green wealth of your locality? Make a list of actions to be taken by you.

Q6. Explain how deforestation leads to reduced rainfall.

Q7. Why should paper be saved? Prepare a list of ways by which you can save paper.

Q8: Why is there need for conservation of wildlife?