write the names of biosphere reserves mentioned in your book ( class 8 science book )
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When the tsunami struck, the
beautiful beaches, holy
shrines, historical and tourism spots
spread all along the coast wedevastated and reduced to mere debris.
Huts and pucca houses were flattened,
fishing boats smashed, and buses, cars
and big tankers were strewn around.
An extremely high death toll occurred
within a span of a few minutes. The
fisherfolk living along the coast bore
the brunt of the giant waves. Many lost
their lives and most their livelihood.
A biosphere reserve is a large,protected area of land meant for the conservation of wildlife,biodiversity and the traditional lifestyles of the tribal people living in the area. A special feature of the protected areas called Biosphere reserve is that local people or tribals are an integral part of it.
Nanda DeviPart of Chamoli, Pithoragarh, and Bageshwar districts (Uttarakhand)
NokrekPart of Garo hills (Meghalaya)
Great NicobarSouthern most islands of Andaman And Nicobar (A&N Islands).