Question

Answer in brief.

A) why should we conserve biodiversity?

B) protected forests are also not completely safe for wild animals. why?

C) some tribals depend on the jungle. how?

D) what are the causes and consequences of deforestation?

E) what is the Red Data Book?

F) what do you understand by the term migration?

Answer 1

A) Biodiversity is the biological diversity which includes the variety of the whole species present on earth. It includes different animals, plants, micro-organisms and their genes, water ecosystems, terrestrial, and marine ecosystems in which they all are present.Biodiversity is necessary for our existence as well as valuable in its own right. This is because it provides the fundamental building blocks for the many goods and services which provides a healthy environment to lead our life.Biodiversity include fundamental things to our health like fresh water clean air and food products, as well as the many other products such as timber and fiber.Biodiversity also includes various other important things and services such as cultural, recreational, and spiritual nourishment that play an important role in maintaining our personal life as well as social life.

(b) The protected forests are not also safe completely for wildlife because the poaching takes place at large scale in these areas. The poachers kill wild animals in those protected areas.
(c) Some tribals depend on jungle for their food, cloths, shelter and other requirements.
(d) Deforestation is caused due to urbanisation and industrialisation.
Deforestation is responsible for desertification and natural calamities. Many species of plants and animals are destroyed due to deforestation.
(e) Red Data Book is the record book and source book of all the endangered animals and plants.
(f) Periodical movement of a species of birds from their native place to other places due to changes in climate is called migration. The purpose of migration is for breeding and to enjoy long summer days.