Question 5 — In a school garden - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 12 Class 8 - How Nature Works in Harmony (Curiosity)

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Q 5
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In a school garden, students noticed fewer butterflies the previous season. What could be the possible reasons? What steps can students take to have more butterflies on campus?

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Answer
Fewer flowers and pesticide use can reduce butterflies; planting flowers helps.

Explanation

  • Possible reasons: fewer flowering plants, use of pesticides, or loss of habitat.
  • Pollution and fewer host plants can also reduce them.
  • Students can plant more flowering and host plants.
  • They can avoid pesticides and keep a small water source.
More flowers and no pesticides bring back butterflies.
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