Question
Science Question on Flora and Fauna
Differentiate between the following.
- Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve
- Zoo and wildlife sanctuary
- Endangered and extinct species
- Flora and fauna
Answer
(a)
| Wildlife sanctuary | Biosphere reserve |
|---|---|
| It is an area within which animals are protected from possible dangers such as hunting. Their habitat is also conserved in this area. | It is a large protected area constructed for the conservation of biodiversity. |
| It provides protection and suitable living conditions to wild animals. | It helps in the conservation of various life forms such as plants, animals, and micro-organisms. |
| Pachmarhi sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary. | Pachmarhi biosphere reserve is a popular biosphere reserve. |
(b)
| Zoo | Wild life sanctuary |
|---|---|
| It is a facility in which animals are kept for public exhibition. | It is an area within which animals are protected from possible dangers such as hunting. Their habitat is also conserved in this area. |
| It is an artificial habitat | It conserves the natural habitat of animals. |
(c)
| Endangered species | Extinct species |
|---|---|
| It is a population of species that is on the verge of becoming extinct. | It is a population of species that no longer exists. Hence, it is extinct. |
| Blue whale, tiger, leopard, etc. are examples of endangered species. | Dodo, passenger pigeon, etc. are examples of extinct species. |
(d)
| Flora | Fauna |
|---|---|
| It refers to all living plants in a particular area. | It refers to all animals living in a particular area. |
| Sal, teak, mango, etc. form the flora of Pachmarhi biosphere reserve. | Leopard, wolf, wild dog, etc. form the fauna of Pachmarhi biosphere reserve. |