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What is desertification ? Name one human activity which may lead to desertification .

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Desertification:** - Desertification refers to the process of land degradation in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas, resulting in the loss of biological productivity. This occurs when the land becomes increasingly dry and loses its vegetation, water, and wildlife. 2. **Impact of Desertification:** - As desertification progresses, the affected area experiences a decline in soil fertility, which leads to reduced agricultural productivity. The vegetation cover diminishes, and the ecosystem becomes less diverse, ultimately threatening wildlife. ...
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  2. What are the consequences of deforestation ?

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  4. Explain how, deforestation makes the soil infertile leading to deserti...

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  5. What is global warming ? Name the gas which is responsible for causing...

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  6. How does deforestation reduce rainfall on the one hand and lead to flo...

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  7. Define biosphere.

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  8. Define biodiversity.

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  9. Define ecosystem.

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  10. What will happen if the natural habitat of a wild animal is destroyed ...

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  11. What is the purpose of establishing several Biosphere Reserve, Wildlif...

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  12. State the role of Biosphere Reserves.

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  13. What is meant by the 'flora' and 'fauna' of an area ? Give two example...

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  14. Which of the following belong to 'fauna' and which belong to 'flora' o...

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  15. What is the difference between 'flora' and 'fauna' ?

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  16. What is meant by 'species' ? Give any five examples of species.

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  17. What do you understand by 'endemic species' ? Name two plant species a...

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  18. Name two man - made causes of deforestation and two natural causes of ...

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  19. What is a Wildlife Sanctuary ? Name any two wildlife Sanctuaries in In...

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  20. Name any two Bird Sanctuaries in India . Where are these located ?

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