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Match the following:

1) Adichunchanagiri—PEACOCK SANCTUARY


Located in Mandya district of Karnataka. It is a peacock sanctuary. It was declared a sanctuary in 1981.


2) Mandagadde—BIRD SANCTUARY


Mandagadde is a bird sanctuary in Karnataka’s Shimoga district. Mandagadde is an island in Karnataka. The bird sanctuary is located on it.


3) Nagarhole—NATIONAL FOREST


Nagarhole is a national forest in Karnataka’s Kodagu and Mysore district. It is a national park also. It is in western ghats.


4) Sandalwood tree—DECIDUOUS FORESTS


Sandalwood tree is deciduous forest. Characteristics of deciduous forest are- they shed their leaves in one season and grows fresh leaves. Found in middle latitude regions with a temperate climate.


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2 E

Discuss in groups and answer the following questions:

Why is Karnataka known as the Land of Sandalwood?


 2 F

Discuss in groups and answer the following questions:

Name the wild animals in our forests.


 4

Activities:

Collect pictures of wild animals of Karnataka and prepare an album. Make a list of bird sanctuaries and wildlife sanctuaries.


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Project work:

Discuss in groups and write an account of the vegetation found in your district.