FOREST

A. Fill in the blanks

It1. animals and birds
2. carbon dioxide
3. decreases
4. Bharatpur Bird sanctuary
5. Food and shelter
B. Match the following
1.resins -paint
2. Forests,-soil conservators
3. Deforestation-cutting down of trees
4. Ashwagandha-medicinal plant
5. Gums -adhesives
C. Tick the correct option
1.-areca nut leaf
2. All the above
3. Medicine
4 kerosene
5. Carbon dioxide in air will decrease
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
1. Name any four products that are obtained from forests.
Ans:-Four products that are obtained from forest are timber, resins, gums and dyes.
2. Why do some men cut trees ?
Ans:-some men cut trees to fulfill their own selfish interests.
3. What is the Gir National Park famous for ?
And:-the Gir national Park is famous for the Asiatic lion. Because it is the only place in
the world where the Asiatic lion is protected so that it can live in its natural surroundings.
4. Name two migratory parts that visit Bharatpur Bird sanctuary.
And:-Siberian crane and barren are two migratory birds that visit Bharatpur Bird
sanctuary.
5.what is the average temperature and annual rainfall needed for a forest to
develop ?
And:-for a forest to develop the average temperature is greater than 10 degree Celsius
and the annual rainfall is at least 200 mm

E. Answer the following questions.

1. List four harmful effect of deforestation.
And:-The four harmful effects of deforestation are :-
I. Decrease in rainfall in the surrounding areas.
II. Increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that can increase global
warming.
III. Decrease in the levels of groundwater in the nearby areas.
IV. Increase in soil erosion that can cause more frequent floods.
2. How do forest prevent soil erosion ?
And:-Trees in the forest bind soil particles with strong roots. This prevents soil from
being washed or blown away. In this way forests prevent soil erosion.
3. State the importance of forest to human beings.
And:-forests are very much important to human beings because-
I.This helps to maintain the climate balance over a large area.
II. Forests act as a natural absorbers of rainwater.
III. It prevents soil erosion, flood and helps to bring good rainfall.
IV. It also serves as home to many types of animals.
4. Why are forests known as the lungs of Earth ?
And:-Forests are known as the lungs of earth because just as our lungs absorb carbon
dioxide from the blood and infuse it with oxygen, green Plants absorb carbon dioxide
during photosynthesis and in return release oxygen into the atmosphere.
5. How can we contribute towards protection of forest ?
And:-we can contribute towards the protection of forest by by:-
I. Minimising the use of wood and wood products
II.Not using product that promote destruction of forests
III.by celebrating the growing of plant as a festival and involving more and more people
in this activity

Value based questions

1.her mother had made the better choice of purchasing the gift.
2. Table, chair, bed, sofa, almirah
3. Two ways by which every person can contribute towards forest conservation are:-
I. By minimising the use of wood and wood products
II. By celebrating the growing of plants raja festival.