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Echo and Narcissus ~ Moira Kerr and John Benett Question & Answer Q.1. Who was Narcissus ? Ans- Narcissus was the young and the most handsome person. He was so fair that almost everyone who saw him fell in love with him at that moment. Q.2. Who was Echo ? Ans- Echo was a nymph. She was also a great chatterer. Q.3. What did Echo do with any passer-by ? Ans- Echo used to engage any passer-by in talking on any subject at any time. Q.4. Who was detained by Echo ? Ans- Goddess Hera was detained by echo with hours of casual talk. Q.5. Whom did Echo follow ? Ans- Echo followed Narcissus through the trees. Q.6. What was the reaction of Narcissus when he saw Echo ? Ans- When Narcissus saw Echo, he reacted roughly and pushed her away and shouted mockingly that he would die before he would have her near him. Q.7. Why did Echo hide herself in a dark cave ? Ans- Echo hid herself in a dark cave because she was very embarrassed and ashamed of her situation. Q.8. Who had cursed Na...

Too many people too few trees ~ Moti Nisani Question & Answer Q.1. For how long has the global population been rapidly going up? Ans - The global human population has been rapidly going up during the last three centuries. Q.2. What happens when the population goes up ? Ans - As the population goes up, so does the pollution of rivers, lakes, air, drinking water and soil. Q.3. How many Americans die each day of asthma ? Ans - Fourteen Americans die each day of asthma. Q.4. Name the countries in which the population growth has been slowed down remarkably. Ans - The countries in which the population growth has been slowed down remarkably are China, Thailand and Egypt. Q.5. The productivity and general health of the world's forest is threatened. How ? Ans - The productivity and general health of the world's forest is threatened by such things as the greenhouse effect, ozone layer depletion, airborne pollution and acid rain. Q.6. What hampers the ability of the ...