D. Answer the following questions in brief.
1. Define the following terms:
• Natural vegetation
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• Endangered species
National Parks
Taiga
Conservation
Answers
Natural Vegetation: Natural vegetation refers to a plant community which has grown naturally without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time.
(b) Wildlife: Animals living in their natural habitat and not within the possession or control of humans.
(c) Ecosystem: Interrelation between plants and animals in the natural environment is called Ecosystem.
(d) Taiga: coniferous forests are also called "Taiga Forest". This forest belt extends from 50oN and 70oN latitudes. Trees found here are conical shaped with needle shaped leaves.
(e) Deforestation: Deforestation is the cutting down of trees on a large scale from an area with no intention of replanting the trees. Deforestation is one of the main cause of environmental disorder.
Natural vegetation: it refers to the plant community which grows natural without human aids and are also left undisturbed by human beings. This place is surrounded with plants and orchards, and ever green trees too.
Endangered species: An endangered species is are the species that are soo going to become extinct, either all around the world or in a particular place. Most of these animals loose there lives due to habitat loss or due to human poaching.
National parks: National parks are usually the parks which are for conservation purposes, and is created and protected by National government.
Taiga: Taiga generally referred to in north america as boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches. The taiga is also known as the world's largest biome.
Conservation: Conservation in simple terms means prevention of wastage of useful resources.