Match the following and choose the correct option given below.
Column I | Column II | ||
(A). | Over-exploitation | (I). | Environmental damage and threat to native species |
(B). | Introduction of Nile Perch in lake Vitoria | (II). | Decline in plant population |
(C). | Less solar energy | (III). | Extinction of more than 2000 species of native birds |
(D). | Introduction of Water Hyacinth in India | (IV). | Extinction of Cichlid fish |
(E). | Colonization of tropical pacific Islands | (V). | Extincton of passenger |
(F). | Lungs of planet | (VI). | Frugivorus birds |
(G). | Z=1.15 | (VII). | South America |
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. Over-exploitation → V
Led to extinction of passenger pigeon (classic example).
. Introduction of Nile Perch in Lake Victoria → IV
Caused extinction of cichlid fishes.
. Less solar energy → II
Results in decline in plant population.
. Introduction of Water Hyacinth in India → I
Causes environmental damage & threat to native species.
(E). Colonization of tropical Pacific Islands → III
Led to extinction of many native birds.
(F). Lungs of planet → VII
Amazon Rainforest (South America).
(G). Z = 1.15 → VI
Refers to frugivorous birds (steeper species-area slope).
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