Question

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. (a) When habitats are destroyed ........................ is lost. (b) Modern gadgets release ........................ and causes ........................ (c) Extensive use of fertilizers and pesticides have been a major source of ........................ and ........................ (d) One of the biggest causes of environmental degradation is generation of ........................

Answer 1

Answer:

the loss of biodiversity

Answer 2

(a) When habitats are destroyed biodiversity is lost.

(b) Modern gadgets release Harmful gases and causes Global warming.

(c) Extensive use of fertilizers and pesticides have been a major source of Contamination of water bodies and land degradation.

(d) One of the biggest causes of environmental degradation is generation of Solid wastes.

Explanation:

a. The habitat loss of the living species is the major threats to biodiversity. Deforestation, building dams and constructing houses in the wetland are all examples of habitat destruction.  

b. Modern gadgets changed our lifestyle and the usage of those gadgets increased in high percentage. Eg: Air conditioner and Refrigerators. These gadgets release harmful gases such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide that lead to global warming.  

c. Different kinds of farming activities to improve the growth of agricultural production has effects on the environment such as soil erosion, loss of nutrients and etc. Using fertilizers in a large composition is the source of water pollution and land degradation.  

d. Solid wastes are one of the major threats to environmental degradation because people throw tons and tons of solid wastes to the earth that leads to global warming.