Green Warrior Class 5 Life On Land

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

When a wide highway is built through the middle of a thick jungle, it causes "Habitat Fragmentation." How does this specifically harm large land animals?

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A It gives them a smooth road to walk on.
B It divides their home into small "islands," making it hard for them to find enough food or a mate.
C It makes the forest look more organized and modern.
D Animals prefer to live near the noise of cars.

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Answer: B. It divides their home into small "islands," making it hard for them to find enough food or a mate.

Answer: (B)
Simple Explanation: Large animals like elephants need huge areas to roam. A road acts like a wall they are afraid to cross, trapping them in a small space where they might run out of food.

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When a wide highway is built through the middle of a thick jungle, it causes "Habitat Fragmentation." How does this specifically harm large land animals?

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