Question

Read the following passage and do the given activities:

A1. Match the World Heritage Sites given in Column ‘A’ with the names of the countries given in Column ‘B’:

	Column ‘A’ World Heritage Sites		Column ‘B’ Countries
(i)	Machu Picchu	(a)	Australia
(ii)	Sydney Opera House	(b)	Austria
(iii)	Yellowstone National Park	(c)	The U.S.
(iv)	Historic Centre of Vienna	(d)	Peru

 

As of 2009, there are 890 World Heritage Sites that are located in 148 countries (map). 689 of these sites are cultural and include places like the Sydney Opera House in Australia and the Historic Center of Vienna in Austria. 176 are natural and feature such locations as the U.S.'s Yellowstone and Grand Canyon National Parks. 25 of the World Heritage Sites are considered mixed i.e. natural and cultural Peru's Machu Picchu is one of these. Italy has the highest number of World Heritage Sites with 44. India has 36 (28 cultural, 7 natural and 1 mixed) World Heritage Sites. The World Heritage Committee has divided the world’s. countries into five geographic zones which include (1) Africa, (2) Arab States, (3) Asia Pacific (including Australia and Oceania), (4) Europe and North America and (5) Latin America and the Caribbean. WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN DANGER       Like many natural, historic and cultural sites around the world, many World Heritage Sites are in danger of being destroyed or lost due to war, poaching, natural disasters like earthquakes, uncontrolled urbanization, heavy tourist traffic and environmental factors like air pollution and acid rain.

A2. Complete the following web:

A3. Classify the following words in the given table:

(natural, allocate, protect, heavy)

Adjectives	Verbs

A4. Do as directed:

1. Pick out the subordinate clause and name it:
   There are 890 World Heritage Sites that are located in 148 countries.
2. World Heritage Sites are in danger.
   (Frame a Verbal Question)

A5. How can we preserve our Historical monuments?

Answer 1

A1. 

	Column ‘A’ World Heritage Sites		Column ‘B’ Countries
(i)	Machu Picchu	(d)	Peru
(ii)	Sydney Opera House	(a)	Australia
(iii)	Yellowstone National Park	(c)	The U.S.
(iv)	Historic Centre of Vienna	(b)	Austria

A2. Complete the following web:

A3.

Adjectives	Verbs
Natural, Heavy	Allocate, Protect

A4. 

1. Subordinate Clause: that are located in 148 countries
   Type: Adjective Clause (It describes "World Heritage Sites")
2. Why are World Heritage Sites in danger?

A5.

• Implement strict laws against vandalism and illegal construction.
• Promote responsible tourism with controlled visitor limits.
• Regular maintenance and restoration by government and heritage organizations.
• Spread awareness about the importance of preserving cultural heritage.