Birds and the Environment

What are bird droppings also known as?

• Guano

• Fertilizer

• Compost

• Mulch

How much did birds reduce corn insect pests by in various studies?

• 10-20%

• 34-98%

• 50-75%

• 80-100%

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Which birds are common pollinators of flowers?

• Bees

• Insects

• Bats

• Hummingbirds

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What do bird droppings help in fertilizing?

• Coral reefs

• Deserts

• Mountains

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How do birds contribute to the recycling of nutrients?

• By migrating across vast distances

• By consuming billions of tonnes of food

• By excreting nutrients in different parts of the world

• All of the above

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What happens to the bodies of birds after they die?

• They become part of the soil

• They get decomposed by bacteria

• They provide shelter for other birds and animals

• All of the above

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What do birds shed throughout their lifetime?

• Feathers

• Eggs

• Nests

• Food

What do birds create in their environments?

• Nests

• Tree holes

• Burrows

• All of the above

What do birds help in the formation of?

• New soil

• New plants

• New animals

• New water bodies

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Who benefits from the structures created by birds?

• Only the birds themselves

• Other organisms too

• No one

• Humans

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