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Question:

Complete the crossword puzzle.Down1. Species on the verge of extinction.2. A book carrying information about endangered species.5. Consequences of deforestation.Across1. Species which have vanished.3. Species found only in a particular habitat.4. Variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms found in an area.

Solution:

Down1. ENDANGERED2. RED DATA BOOK5. DESERTS1. Endangered species are species of animal or plant which is in danger of getting extinct.2. A Red Data Book is a book that compiles a list of species whose continued existence is threatened.5. Deforestation means clearing or cutting trees on a large scale. The loss of vegetation can cause climate change, desertification, soil erosion, fewer crops, flooding, etc.Across1. EXTINCT3. ENDEMIC4. BIODIVERSITY1. An extinct species is a species that can no longer be found on Earth.3. An endemic species is one that is only found in that region and nowhere else in the world.4. Biodiversity is the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.