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5. Generally we do not find any vegetation above the altitude of _____________ metres.
6. The yearly _____________ of animals and birds is a common feature in the world.

D. Compare the following :
1. Evergreen and deciduous forests
2. Conservation of forests and wildlife
3. Wildlife of Africa and Australia
4. Tropical and temperate deciduous forests

E. Answer in one word or phrase :
1. About how many plant and animal species are present on the earth?
2. What is the term for the plants of a specific region or period?

3. Who dominates the ecosystem because of his special abilities?
4. Where can we find tropical evergreen forests in India?
5. In which continent can we find a large number of marsupials?
6. What law has been passed by the government of India to protect wildlife?

F. Answer the questions in brief :
1. What factors influence vegetation and wildlife resources?
2. What do you understand by natural vegetation?
3. What are the two chief types of forests?
4. Discuss the wildlife of South America.
5. Discuss the distribution of evergreen forests in the world.
6. What measures can be adopted for the conservation of wildlife in the world?

G. Answer the questions in detail :
1. What do you understand by wildlife? What type of wildlife is found in India?
2. What problems are associated with deforestation?
3. Describe the mediterranean forests in brief.

4. What steps have been taken in India to conserve wildlife?
5. Discuss the importance of forests. Why is it necessary to conserve them?
6. What are the different natural vegetation in India? Where can we find the tidal forests?

1. How far do you agree with the view that the forests are our national wealth?
2. How will you create awareness among people to conserve forests?

Social Forestry Programme
Social forestry refers to the management and protection of forests and afforestation on barren lands
with the purpose of helping in the environmental, social and cultural development. The term was first
used in India in 1976 by the National Commission on agriculture, Government of India. The basic
objective of social forestry is to raising plantations by the common man so as to meet the growing
demand for timber, fuel wood, fodder etc. thereby reducing the pressure on the traditional forest area.
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