Question 6 of 8beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer3 marks

According to you, what is the importance of the habitat garden?

Correct Answer

A habitat garden is important because it provides shelter, food, water, and space for animals that have lost their natural habitats due to human expansion. As villages, towns, and cities grow, natural habitats shrink, forcing animals into unfamiliar territories. A habitat garden serves as a miniature sanctuary that supports local wildlife and contributes to biodiversity conservation. It creates a self-sustaining environment that mimics a natural habitat, where flowering plants attract butterflies and birds, birds control insect populations, and the food chain develops naturally. Over time, this increases the biodiversity of the area and provides a haven for animals in human-dominated environments.

Exercise: Think and Answer | Q: 4 | (Page Page 24)
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Explanation

The chapter explains on Page 2 that 'As villages, towns, and cities continue to grow, natural habitats are shrinking, forcing many animals into unfamiliar territories.' On Page 4, it states that 'Even a small habitat garden in your backyard or neighbourhood can serve as a miniature sanctuary, providing shelter, food, and a safe space for birds, butterflies, insects, and other small animals.' Page 19 describes how the habitat garden becomes a 'self-sustaining environment' that supports biodiversity.