1. We should save land for animals and plants. Which of the following options is the correct meaning of "sustainable land use"?
a) Cutting down all the trees
b) Throwing trash on the ground
c) Using land in a way that keeps it healthy and happy
d) Not using any land at all
Answer: b) Throwing trash on the ground
Explanation: Sustainable land use is about using the land in a way that helps it stay healthy and to leave some for plants and animals.
2. In the above story, Benny suggested protecting the land for animals. Why should we do this?
a) So that we can have some space to throw our trash
b) So that we cut trees easily
c) To build more houses
d) So animals have safe places to live and raise their young ones
Answer: d) So animals have safe places to live and raise their young ones
Explanation: We should leave some land for plants and animals to live safely.
3. Creating wildlife sanctuaries are good for the environment. How are wildlife sanctuaries helpful?
a) They create a separate place to cut trees
b) They are a safe place for animals to live happily without losing their homes
c) They make the forest dirty
d) They make the forest empty
Answer: b) They are a safe place for animals to live happily without losing their homes
Explanation: Wildlife sanctuaries are like safe havens where animals and plants can live happily without worrying about their homes being taken away.
4. We perform different activities in our daily lives. Which of the following activities would lead to the destruction of habitats of plants and animals?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Answer: a
Explanation: Cutting trees is one of the biggest causes of habitat destruction of animals and plants.
5. Max sees a group of ants building a nest in his garden. What can Max do to support the ants and their habitat?
a) Pour litter on the ant nest
b) Put the ant nest in the dustbin
c) Bring food scraps to the nest
d) Put water on the ant's nest
Answer: c) Bring food scraps to the nest
Explanation: Max can support the ants by providing them with food scraps near their nest. This helps them without causing harm to their habitat.
6. Sarah and her friends are on a nature hike. They come across a pond with frogs and dragonflies. What should they avoid doing to protect the animals and their habitat?
a) Play peacefully near the pond
b) Catch frogs and dragonflies
c) Plant trees near the pond
d) Clean the nearby area
Answer: b) Catch frogs and dragonflies
Explanation: We should not catch dragonflies and frogs as this would disrupt their natural habitat.
7. Jake loves playing in the park near his house. He saw some children harming the garden, so he decided to put up a signboard in the park. Which of the following is the best thing to write on the board to protect plants in the garden?
a) Do not pick the flowers
b) Pick as many flowers as you want
c) Put litter here
d) Cut trees in the garden
Answer: a) Do not pick the flowers
Explanation: Do not pick flowers sign would remind the people not to pick the flowers, as doing so can harm the plants and their habitat.
8. If we protect plants and their flowers from picking in the garden we will be helping the environment in many ways. What out of the following is not the right consequence of protecting flowers in a garden?
a) Saving the lives of butterflies
b) Saving the life of bees
c) Protecting the scenery of the garden
d) Making the garden more polluted
Answer: d) Making the garden more polluted
Explanation: The Garden will not become polluted by the flowers but will support bees and butterflies and make the garden more beautiful.
9. Timmy found a nest with baby birds in his backyard. What should Timmy do to help conserve their habitat?
a) Take the nest home as a souvenir
b) Leave the nest where it is
c) Dump the nest in the river
d) Recycle the nest into something else
Answer: b) Leave the nest where it is
Explanation: We should leave the nest where it is to ensure that the baby birds and their habitat are not disturbed.
10. Mia is helping her mom in the garden. She notices some small plants growing. What should Mia do to help conserve the plants' habitat?
a) Water plants regularly
b) Do not water plants at all
c) Do not let sunshine come near the plants
d) Pick up the flowers
Answer: a) Water plants regularly
Explanation: Mia should water plants regularly to plants and help them grow properly.
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