Question 5 ( 1.0 marks) What is the minimum calorie requirement per day for a person living in urban India? A. 2400 calories B. 2100 calories C. 1800 calories D. 2800 calories Question 6 ( 1.0 marks) What is ‘bhabhar’? A. A lush green forest in the foothills of the Himalayas B. A vast meadow in the high mountains C. A dry forested area in the foothills of the Himalayas D. A dwelling place of nomadic pastoralists Question 7 ( 1.0 marks) When was the National Rural Employment Guarantee
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Assessment- II March - 2011 Unit No. & Subject Chapter No. of the Prescribed Textbook & Topics of the Syllabus From of Questions M.C.Q. (1 mark each) S.A.Q. (3 marks each) L.A.Q. (4 marks each) Map Q. Total of Unit i History Ch. 4 Forest Society and colonialism Ch. 5 Pastoralists the Modern World Ch. 6 Famers and Peasants (Any Two Ch. From Ch. 4‚5 & 6 Ch. 7 Sports and Politics OR Ch. 8 Clothes and culture Ch. 5 Climate Ch. 5 Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Ch. 6 Population 1‚2
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causes least disruption on the forest ecosystem. set aside’ land schemes’ This scheme is set to encourage land owners / farmers to allow areas of land previously used for food production to return to nature by planting trees.E.g. at field margins or small areas of isolated land. New plantings create a range of habitats that further encourage diversity and improve the aesthetic appeal of the forested countryside. Soft wood forests advantages Soft wood forests eg‚ larch and spruce grow more
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Although there many are attributes directly associated with Orang Asli and and their wise use of natural resources‚ we focused specifically on three major attributes‚ namely documentation of medicinal plants and knowledge of their use‚ traditional forest-related knowledge and conservation of natural resources. These attributes were broadly based on the ecosystem services identified in line with local and international policies‚ including the National Policy on Biological Diversity and CBD. The indigenous
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Deforestation is the demolition of the world’s forests on a massive scale‚ usually resulting in harm to the quality of the surrounding area. There are many types of deforestation‚ counting forest fires‚ clear-cutting for farming and oil extraction‚ development‚ logging‚ and degradation as temperatures rise due to the changing climate. Woodlands cover around 30% of the land coverage on Earth; however‚ we are losing enormous pieces of it daily. Not all of the deforestation is deliberate‚ yet there
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technology such as smokestack scrubbers‚ emission systems‚ and waste-water treatment plants. Although developing countries consume a far smaller percentage of the world’s resources per person‚ the sheer numbers of people can quickly deplete soil‚ forests‚ and waterways. air pollution Air pollution is one of the most pervasive enviromental problems because atmospheric currents can carry contaminated air to every part of the globe.Most of the air pollution gases come from vehicle motors and power
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Deforestation is not something we can just look over. There are many things in our lives that we take pride in and protecting our forest is one of them. Our trees help our animals live‚ our crops grow‚ and our families survive. Thesis Statement: How do humans benefit from the trees? Arguments: I. Is deforestation the cause of climate change? A. The forest can provide many different products. 1. Consumers use these products everyday ● Cost of products increasing
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and climate change. 2. Myanmar’s forest cover and quality have steadily declined over the last 30 years‚ although it remains higher than other countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). Forest cover decreased from 61% of the land area in 1975 to 49% in 2006. Natural forest loss averaged 392‚540 hectares annually during 1989-2006‚ representing a major acceleration in forest cover loss. 3. Unsustainable extraction activities put significant pressure on forests. While the government has long practiced
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Building a snow fort is one of the best parts of winter. If you’re a child‚ you’ll love the fact that the fort can shield you from your playmates’ snowballs and prevent you from getting drenched in snow. If you’re a parent‚ you’ll appreciate the fact that snow forts — along with snowball fights — give you the chance to play around with your kids and build wonderful memories with them. But‚ if you’re planning to construct a snow fort this winter‚ don’t just get out and turn piles of snow into a
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urbanization‚ the demand for housings will rise‚ causing more land to be cleared in order for more housing to be built to house the locals. Forests are cleared for agricultural purposes‚ such as to grow more crops on a bigger area of land. These crops are sources of food for people. Materials from the trees‚ such as timber‚ are used for making furniture and paper products. Forests are also cleared for rearing animals‚ providing sources of food for the people. The surplus of the crops‚ animal meats‚ and materials
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