(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?
What do you understand by the term migration?
Answers
Answer:
a)
Explanation:
Biodiversity conservation, the practice of protecting and preserving the wealth and variety of species, habitats, ecosystems, and genetic diversity on the planet, is important for our health, wealth, food, fuel, and services we depend on. ... Biodiversity conservation is vital for economic growth and poverty reduction.
b) The protected forests are not also safe completely for wildlife because the poaching takes place at large scale in these areas. The poachers kill wild animals in those protected areas. ... Many species of plants and animals are destroyed due to deforestation.
(c) Some tribals depend on jungle for their food, clothes, shelter, wood, medicines and other requirements. (d) Man-made causes of deforestation are : (i) Procuring land for cultivation. ... Some natural causes of deforestation are forest fires, severe droughts, landslides, earthquakes, floods, etc.
d) The loss of trees and other vegetation can cause climate change, desertification, soil erosion, fewer crops, flooding, increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and a host of problems for indigenous people.
e) Red Data Book is the record book and source book of all the endangered animals and plants. (f) Periodical movement of a species of birds from their native place to other places due to changes in climate is called migration. The purpose of migration is for breeding and to enjoy long summer days.