CBSE 2022 · Region 2 · Set 2 · Q12 · 3 marks
Given below is a picture of a natural large habitat that is being continuously broken into smaller patches. This process is continuing, increasing and expanding over time due to human impact, thereby posing a great risk to the existence of species in the habitat.
(a)Do you agree with the above statement? Give two suitable reasons in support of your answer.(b)Write the ecological term used for such patches formed in an original habitat.
Given below is a picture of a natural large habitat that is being continuously broken into smaller patches. This process is continuing, increasing and expanding over time due to human impact, thereby posing a great risk to the existence of species in the habitat.
(a)
Do you agree with the above statement? Give two suitable reasons in support of your answer.
(b)
Write the ecological term used for such patches formed in an original habitat.
Marking-scheme solution
(a) ● Yes
species / mammals / birds / migratory birds which require large territories (are badly affected), leading to decline of population.Degradation of habitats by fragmentation threatens the survival of many
(b) Fragments / Fragmentation
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