5)Flora and Fauna

[A] : Flora and Fauna of different parts of the world do not show uniform pattern of distribution . [R] : This may be attributed to the presence of barriers between different parts of the world .

In a national park, protection is provided to (a) flora and fauna (b) entire ecosystem (c) fauna only (d) flora only

Which is known as flora and fauna rich biome?

List any three members each of the flora and fauna of tropical rain forests.

A national park is an area reserved for better ment of wild life (flora and fauna) where

Which of the given statements is true ? (a) National parks are meant for the protection of fauna only. (b) Wildlife sanctuaries are meant for the protection of both flora and fauna. (c) Activities like collection of forest products, harvesting of timber, private ownership of land, etc. are allowed in national parks. (d) None of these

Some halogen containing compounds are useful in daily life. Some compounds of this class are responsible for exposure of flora and fauna to more and more of UV light which causes destruction to a great extent. Name the class of these halocompounds. In your opinion, what should be done to minimise harmful effects of these compounds.

Given below are a few statements related to biodiversity. Pick those that correctly describe tha concept of biodiversity (i) Biodiversity refers to the different species of flora and fauna present in an area. (ii) Biodiversity refers to only the flora of a given area. (iii) Biodiversity is greater in a forest. (iv) Biodiversity refers to the total number of individuals of a particular species living in an area.

In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams (i) Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area is destroyed completely. (ii) Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the area. (iii) Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost. (iv) It will generate permanent employment for people.

Define the terms (a) flora and (b) fauna.