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 Some Unique Places 30 Flashcards |
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What unique survival skill did the people of North Sentinel Island use to survive the 2004 tsunami? |
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 They read nature's signs, such as wind and animal behavior. |
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Fill in the blank: Shanti's journey begins in the ___, which is known for its unique plants and animals. |
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 Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
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True or False: The Sundarbans is the smallest mangrove forest in the world. |
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 False. The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world. |
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What role do the roots of mangrove trees play in the Sundarbans? |
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 They help mangroves survive in muddy, salty land and hold the soil to prevent erosion. |
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Riddle: I grow in muddy waters and have roots that breathe. What am I? |
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 A mangrove tree. |
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Name the special bird that Shanti learned about, which is found only in the Andaman Islands. |
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 Andaman wood pigeon |
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What is the significance of the Silent Valley National Park in Kerala? |
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 It is a special rainforest that was saved from a dam project by the Save Silent Valley Movement. |
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Fill in the blank: The Greater Adjutant Stork is also known as the ___ bird. |
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 Hargila |
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Which region in India is referred to as the 'Seven Sisters'? |
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 Northeast India |
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True or False: The Western Ghats have more than 50 protected areas, including wildlife sanctuaries. |
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 True. |
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What is the unique adaptation that local people use to confuse tigers in the Sundarbans? |
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 They wear masks on the back of their heads. |
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Riddle: I am known for my hotness and am used to keep elephants away. What am I? |
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 Bhut Jolokia (ghost pepper) |
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Explain how the people of Northeast India live in harmony with nature. |
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They depend on forests and rivers for their daily needs and their culture reflects their connection with the environment. |
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Fill in the blank: The capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is ___. |
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 Vijaya Puram |
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What is the main environmental concern regarding the unique ecosystems Shanti visited? |
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 The need for protection of rare animals and plants due to habitat loss and human impact. |
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