1.1. Rock Shelters at Risk

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are rock shelters?

   Hint

   Think about early human dwellings.

2. 2.

   Name one risk to rock shelters.

   Hint

   Consider environmental factors.

3. 3.

   What is a primary threat to rock shelters?

   • Urbanization
   • Animal migration
   • Climbing tourism

   Hint

   Think about how development affects natural sites.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Pitalkhora caves date back to the 3rd century BC.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the timeline of historical discoveries.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the role of rock shelters in understanding human history and propose methods for their preservation.

   Hint

   Think about preservation as a community responsibility.

6. 6.

   Assess the impact of climate change on rock shelters and propose adaptive conservation strategies.

   Hint

   Consider how changing weather patterns affect natural sites.