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प्रश्न
What are decomposers?
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उत्तर
Decomposers are microorganisms that obtain nutrients by breaking down the remains of dead plants and animals.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The insects, butterflies, honeybees and birds help flowering plants in ______.
Which of the following statements is not correct?
Which of the following is not a use of forest?
In our country, vast tracts of forests are cleared and a single species of plant is cultivated. This practice promotes ______
Given below are a few statements related to biodiversity. Pick those that correctly describe the concept of biodiversity
- Biodiversity refers to the different species of flora and fauna present in an area
- Biodiversity refers to only the flora of a given area
- Biodiversity is greater in a forest
- Biodiversity refers to the total number of individuals of a particular species living in an area
Two friends shared their experiences of their vacation trip to two different forests. Do you think they would have seen the same type of plants and animals during their respective trips? Give reason.
People say that nothing goes waste in a forest. Can you explain, how?
What is stratification?
Define Stratification.
Visit a forest. Here is a list of points that would make your visit more fruitful.
- Make sure that you have permission to go into the forest.
- Make sure that you can find your way around. Get a map and go along with someone who is familiar with the area.
- Keep a record of the things you see and do. Observations make the visit interesting. Sketches and photographs are useful.
- You may record bird calls.
- Collect different kinds of seeds or hard fruits like nuts.
- Try to recognise various types of trees, shrubs, herbs, etc. Make lists of plants from different places in the forest and of different layers. You may not be able to name all the plants, but it is worth recording and seeing where they grow. Make a record of approximate heights of plants, crown shape, bark texture, leaf size, and flower colour.
- Learn to recognise the animal’s droppings.
- Interview the forest officials and the people of surrounding villages and other visitors.
You must never collect birds’ eggs, and their nests should never be disturbed.
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