On the basis of your understanding of the text, tick the correct answer.

1. Nature has often been referred to as ‘Mother Nature’ because
   1. she is old.
   2. she cares for us.
   3. she is omnipresent.
   4. all the above.
2. Nature's work is 'patient and never-ending' because
   1. it has to nurture countless forms of life.
   2. it cannot afford to show its fury often.
   3. it has become inactive and weak.
   4. birth rate is much higher than death rate.
3. Old Kenneth, now, cowers all day because
   1. he misses his wife.
   2. times have changed.
   3. nature Is not as beautiful.
   4. he is now old and feeble.

Give reasons to show that Nature like a Mother is

1. active
2. strong
3. interesting