(i) Global warming is creating a lot of problems - True. Global warming leads to many environmental problems, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity.
(ii) Many species have not become extinct - False. Many species are at risk of extinction due to factors like habitat loss, poaching, and climate change.
(iii) Air and sound pollution are the main causes of animal extinction - False. While air and noise pollution contribute to animal harm, habitat destruction, climate change, and poaching are more significant factors in species extinction.
(iv) Animals live in forests and oceans - True. Animals are found in a variety of ecosystems, including forests, oceans, deserts, and grasslands.
Step 2: Conclusion.
The correct answers are: - (i) True
- (ii) False
- (iii) False
- (iv) True
Final Answer:True, False, False, True.
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.

