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CLASS TEST: 26.08.

24

F.M. 25.

A. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions: (15)

The Importance of Rainforests

Rainforests, dense and lush with diverse flora and fauna, play a crucial role in maintaining
the ecological balance of our planet. Covering only about 6% of the Earth’s surface, they are
home to over half of the world’s plant and animal species. Located primarily near the
equator, rainforests are found in South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.

The biodiversity of rainforests supports a myriad of life forms. Trees in rainforests can grow
up to 50 meters tall and create a complex canopy that regulates temperature and humidity
levels below. This unique environment supports countless species of insects, birds,
mammals, and amphibians, many of which are not found anywhere else on Earth.

Apart from their biological significance, rainforests also provide invaluable ecosystem
services. They help regulate the global climate by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing
oxygen through photosynthesis. Rainforests act as carbon sinks, storing vast amounts of
carbon that would otherwise contribute to climate change if released into the atmosphere.

However, rainforests face severe threats from deforestation, primarily driven by agriculture,
logging, and urbanization. Clearing land for farming, mining, and infrastructure projects
leads to habitat loss and fragmentation, endangering countless species and disrupting vital
ecological processes.

Efforts are underway to conserve and protect rainforests through initiatives like sustainable
forestry practices, national parks, and wildlife reserves. Conservation efforts not only aim to
preserve biodiversity but also recognize the cultural and economic importance of rainforests
to indigenous communities and local economies.

Questions:

1. Where are rainforests primarily located? (2)


2. What is the significance of rainforests in terms of biodiversity? (2)
3. How do rainforests contribute to regulating the global climate? (2)
4. What are the main threats to rainforests? (2)
5. What efforts are being made to conserve rainforests? (2)
6. Besides biodiversity, why are rainforests important? (2)
7. Write the synonyms of – (2)

a. Countless
b. Dense

8. Write the antonym of ‘local’. (1)


B. Write a summary of a news article that you have recently read, highlighting the
main points and important details (150 words). (10)

OR

Write a summary of a movie or TV show episode that you have recently watched, focusing
on the plot, characters, and important moments (words). (10)

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