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    TIME EDUTOR

    CLASS VIII Science, Chapter 7

    1 Mark Questions

    Question 1.
    What is meant by deforestation ?
    Answer:
    Deforestation means clearing of forests,and using that land for other purpose like
    building houses and factories.

    Question 2.
    What is meant by biosphere ?
    Answer:
    Biosphere is that part of the earth in which living organisms exist or which supports life.

    Question 3.
    Define biodiversity.
    Answer:
    Biodiversity means the variety and variability of all microorganisms, plant and animal
    life.

    Question 4.
    Name two animals which have become extinct. [NCT 2011]
    Answer:
    The mountain quail of Western Himalyas and the pink head duck.

    Question 5.
    What are Biosphere reserves ?
    Answer:
    Biosphere reserves are the areas meant for conservation of microorganisms, plants and
    animals.

    Question 7.
    What are endemic species ?
    Answer:
    Endemic species are exclusively found in a particular area only in small numbers.

    Question 8.
    What is meant by Wildlife sanctuaries ?
    Answer:
    Wildlife sanctuaries are some areas where wild animals are protected and preserved

    Question 9.
    What are National Parks ?
    Answer:
    National parks are reserves that protect the flora and fauna of the place.

    Question 10.
    Why has the survival of some animals become difficult ?
    Answer:
    Survival of some animals has become difficult because of changes in their natural
    habitat.

    Question 11.
    What is meant by ecosystem ?
    Answer:
    An ecosystem comprises of all the plants, animals and microorganisms in an area
    along with non-living components such as climate, soil, river, etc.

    Question 12.
    What is Red Data Book ?
    Answer:
    Red Data Book is the source book which keeps a record on population status of the
    species included in the Red List.

    Question 13.
    What are migratory birds ?
    Answer:
    Birds who cover long distances to reach another land are known as migratory birds.

    Question 14.
    Name the first Reserve Forest of India.
    Answer:
    Satpura National Park.

    Question 15.
    Name two wildlife sanctuaries of India.
    Answer:
    Kangha and Sultanpur.
    Question 16.
    Kaziranga and Corbett are …………. of India.
    Answer:
    National parks.

    Question 17.
    Name two endangered species of animals.
    Answer:
    The bison and antelope are endangered species of animals.

    Question 19.
    Name two animal species which have become extinct in the past years.
    Answer:
    Dodo and thylacine.

    Question 20.
    Give one word for species found only in a particular area.
    Answer:
    Endemic species.

    Question 21.
    Name the organisation that produces the Red List.
    Answer:
    IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources).

    2 Marks Questions

    Question 3.
    What is the role of small animals in the ecosystem ?
    Answer:
    The role of small animals is important because they form a part of the food chain and
    food webs.

    Question 4.
    Name the flora and fauna of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
    Answer:
    Flora – Sal, teak, mango, jamun, silver fern, arjun.
    Fauna – Chinkara, blue bull, barking deer, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, wolf.
    Question 5.
    Name two endemic flora and endemic fauna of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
    Answer:
    Endemic flora – Sal and wild mango
    Endemic fauna – Bison, Indian giant squirrels and flying squirrels.

    Question 6.
    Give two reasons why sanctuaries should be maintained.
    Answer:

    • Sanctuaries are places where killing (poaching) or capturing of any animal


    is strictly prohibited.
    • Sanctuaries provide protection and suitable living conditions to wild
    animals.

    Question 7.
    What are Rock shelters ? Where are they found ?
    Answer:
    Rock shelters are found inside the Satpura National Park. These are the prehistoric
    evidences of human life in these jungles, which give us an idea about the life of
    primitive humans.

    Question 8.
    What is Project Tiger ? What is its objective ?
    Answer:
    Project Tiger was launched on 1st April 1973 by our government to protect the tigers of
    the country.

    Question 9.
    Why should paper be saved ?
    Answer:
    We should save paper because it takes 17 full grown trees to make one tonne of paper.

    Question 10.
    How can we save paper ?
    Answer:
    We should reuse used paper and recycle it.

    Question 12.
    Which factors are responsible for cutting of forest ?
    Answer:
    As man’s need for land used in housing and farming and wood for fuel and construction
    increased, he started cutting down forests.

    Question 14.
    How can overgrazing destroy forests ?
    Answer:
    Due to overgrazing, the young trees get eaten or killed by trampling. The lower leaves
    are eaten up and the roots and trunks are injured by cattle.

    Question 15.
    How does vegetation help to conserve water ?
    Answer:
    Vegetation slows down the flow of rain water on land and increases the absorption of
    water by the soil.

    Question 16.
    Give the difference between Red List and Red Data Book.
    Answer:
    The Red List is a compilation of endangered wildlife species. The Red Data Book
    provides data on population status of the species included in the Red List.

    5 Marks Questions
    Question 1.
    Discuss the effects of deforestation on the following :

    1. Wild animals.
    2. Environment.
    3. Villages (Rural areas).
    4. Cities (Urban areas).
    5. Earth.
    6. The next generation.

    Answer:

    1. The natural habitat of wild animals is destroyed by deforestation.


    2. Deforestation decreases the level of oxygen in the atmosphere and ground
    water level.
    3. In the rural areas deforestation leads to loss in soil fertility and increased
    chances of natural calamities such as floods and drought.
    4. Deforestation will lead to global warming in the cities.
    5. On 4he whole earth, deforestation would lead to high temperatures and
    increased pollution level natural calamities and reduced levels of oxygen
    and ground water.
    6. The next generation would not have enough wood and paper.

    Question 2. What are the causes and consequences of deforestation ?


    Answer:

    1. Causes of deforestation :
    • Using land for cultivation.
    • Building houses and factories.
    • Making furniture or using wood as a fuel.
    • Forest fires and severe drought.
    2. Consequences of deforestation:
    • Increases the temperature and pollution level on the earth.
    • Decreases the level of oxygen in the atmosphere and lowers
    ground water level.
    • Increases chances of natural calamities.
    • Promotes soil erosion

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