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4. Which of the following is an omnivore?
(a) Squirrel (b) Lion (c) Jackal (d) Bacteria

E. Answer the following questions.

1. Defi ne environment. Name any fi ve non-living things present in it.

2. Write short notes on the following.
(a) Producers (b) Consumers (c) Decomposers

3. What is a food chain? Explain with the help of an example.
4. Write a note on balance in nature.

5. Write about any two natural factors that causes imbalance in nature.
6. Explain how plastic aff ects balance of nature?

7. Mention ways to protect the balance of nature.

THINK AND ANSWER

1. How do you think the balance of nature will be aff ected if there are no eagles and
vultures?
2. Do you use things made out of recycled materials? Look around and name any fi ve
such things.
3. Think of any fi ve things made of plastic that you use in your daily life. Suggests an
alternative environment friendly material that can be used to make each of the fi ve
things.

TALK ABOUT

Just for the sake of development, we should not disturb the harmony of nature and the living
beings. Discuss.

LINK AND LEARN

Using the Internet, find out about any three extinct species of animals. On a chart paper, paste
their pictures and write their features.

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