Chapter 7 Conversion in wildlife (Grade 8)

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Wildlife Conservation Quiz

Test your knowledge on wildlife conservation and the importance of preserving our natural habitats. This quiz covers various aspects of wildlife, including endangered species, biodiversity, and the impacts of deforestation.

Multiple-choice questions
Designed for Grade 8 students
Enhance your understanding of wildlife conservation

21 Questions5 MinutesCreated by ProtectingNature52

1. Which one of the following species is not included under the ‘Red List’?

Vulnerable

Endangered

Endemic

Extinct

2. Creation of wildlife reserves and support of laws are conservation measures that promote increased

Preservation of species

Use of biological fertilizers

Use of biological control

Exploitation of species

3. Identify the correctly matched pair from the following.

Sunderban – Rhino

Ranthambore – Lion

Kaziranga – Sea turtle

Gir – Lion

4. What is the main reason that many species are becoming endangered?

Habitat Destruction

Disease

Natural Selection

Acid rain

5. The process of conversion of fertile lands into deserts is known as:

Famine

Desertification

Drought

Acid rain

6. A group of the population that are capable of interbreeding is known as:

Species

Flora

Sal

Faula

7. Re-establishment of forest on a land that was cleared for commercial/personal purpose is:

Reforestation

Deforestation

Forestation

Bi-Forestation

8. ___ is referred to as the variety of animals, plants and microbes generally found in an area.

Flora

Extinct species

Biodiversity

Fauna

9. Which amongst the following is not the consequence of deforestation?

Flash floods

Biodiversity equilibrium

Droughts

Soil erosion

10. Species found exclusively in a particular area are called ______________ species.

Endangered

Endemic

Migrating

Extinct

11. Animals are protected in their natural habitats in a __________ .

Garden

zoological park

Wildlife sanctuary

Aquarium

12. Animal life occurring in a particular region or time is known as

Flora

Biota

Fauna

Species

13. Birds that travel long distances to overcome harsh conditions are known as _______ .

travelling birds

flying birds

endangered birds

Migratory birds

14. Which act was aimed at the preservation and conservation of natural forests in India?

Forest Conservation Act

Forest Preservation Act

Prevention act

Biodiversity Act

15. Animals that are fall off to a level of extinction are called

extinct species

endangered species

endemic species

dangerous species

16. Why do people visit national parks in well-protected vehicles?

Animals move freely inside a national park

There are well-built roads inside a national park

To enjoy the ride in a different vehicle

D. The tourists are lazy to walk

17. Which of the following is not responsible for causing global warming?

Jet planes

Ozone layer

Methane

Carbon dioxide

18. Excessive combustion of fossil fuels leads to __________ .

Deforestation

Volcanic eruptions

Global warming

Earthquakes

19. Which of the following is not the effects of global warming?

Average rise in surface temperature

Melting of ice on the poles

Rise in sea level

Soil erosion

20. Uncontrolled deforestation leads to A. Destruction of habitats B. Soil erosion C. Flooding

A, B and C

B and C

A and B

A only

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