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4) Comprehension passages:(10)
A Species whose Population is so small that it is under the threat of becoming extinct is called an
endangered species. There are several animals in Asia that are under the danger or being wiped
out completely from the face of the earth. Such a situation arises when human activities destroy
their habitats and disrupt their food chains. Some animals are even killed forthelr skin, horns and
other body parts. Some rich species are: the birdwing butterfly, found in the forestsof Papua New
Guinea, the giant panda, found in bamboo forests located in the mountains of southwestern
China; the Indian rhinoceros, found in India and Nepal the orangutan, found in the forests of
Borneo, and Sumatra; the Asianelephant, found in countries of South-East Asla; and the Asian
tiger, found in India, Bangladesh, Sumatra, China and the Russian Far East.
Answer the following questions briefly.(4)
a)What is an endangered species?
b)Why are animals becoming endangered?
Match the following: (3)
1)Indian rhinoceros. a) India, Bangladesh, Sumatra, China and Far East Russia
Birdwing butterfly. b)South-west China
Orangutan. c) South Asia
iv) Giant panda d]Papua New Guinea
v)Asian tiger. e)Borneo and Sumatra
vi/Asian elephant. Nindia and Nepal
C. Write whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). (1)
L. Asian tigers are a critically endangered species.
1. Asian elephants can be found in Sri Lanka.
d. Complete the following statements: (2)
L Species of animals become endangered due to.********​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Ans 1. An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as habitat loss, poaching and invasive species

Ans 2. Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation. A loss of habitat can happen naturally. Dinosaurs, for instance, lost their habitat about 65 million years ago.

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