What are sacred groves and where are they found?

Important Questions on Conservation of Plants and Animals

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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>Extended learning>Q 2

What is meant by the term ‘ecotourism’?

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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>Extended learning>Q 3

Choose four animals which are on the IUCN Red List in India and find out their geographical location, habitat, characteristics, and eating habits. Study their population, reasons, and measures adopted to conserve them.

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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>Life Skill>Q 1

Think about the need of saving paper. Discuss with your friends, parents and teachers. Prepare a list of the ways by which you can save paper and also reduce its excessive use.

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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>HOTS>Q 1

Nowadays, it is frequently reported in the newspapers that wild animals attack people living in villages. Why do you think this happens?

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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>HOTS>Q 2

‘Hundreds died in India in May 2010 due to heat waves with record high temperatures’.
‘A town in Pakistan set the new record for the highest temperature of 53.5ºC ever recorded in Asia!’
These are the kind of headlines you see on TV or read in the newspapers. What could be the reasons for these high temperatures?

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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>HOTS>Q 3

By 2045, drought conditions will arise by the rise in temperature. Justify.

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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 7 - Conservation of Plants and Animals>AT A GLANCE>Q 1

Complete the mind map given below.