Environmental Studies · Geography

Natural Vegetation and Habitats

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Study the characteristics of various biomes, including tropical rainforests, savannas, and thorn forests. Questions address ecological concepts like stratification, climate factors, and regional vegetation types such as littoral forests. This topic is commonly asked in geography and environmental science papers.

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Natural Vegetation and Habitats Questions

Multiple choice

India has many different types of biomes due to its varied features. However, it has mainly porous soil with thin layer of humus and warm, hot climate and 500-1,250 mm rainfall. Which sub-type biome has these features?

  1. Tropical deciduous

  2. Tropical savannah

  3. Semi arid

  4. Temperate steppe

  5. Boreal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mainly porous soil with thin layer of humus and warm, hot climate and 500-1,250 mm rainfall is the feature of tropical savannah grasslands.

Multiple choice

The number of tigers will be maximum in

  1. evergreen forests

  2. deserts

  3. coastal plains

  4. coastal areas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Not  only for tiger but for all carnivorous animals. Evergreen forests are the best habitat for them and here their number will be the maximum.

Multiple choice

The chief characteristics of all the habitats are

  1. food, water, cover and space

  2. forest, grass, lake and swamp

  3. food, cover, shelter and leaves

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This option contains all the basic requirments of an organism.

Multiple choice
Directions: The following question consists of certain statements. Select the option representing the most logical sequencing of the given statements.
A. Cactus can be found in Rajasthan.
B. Rajasthan has an extremely dry climate.
C. Cactus is found in extremely dry climate.
D. Plants in dry climates have thorns and thick leaves.
E. Cacti have flowers too.
F. Cacti have thorns and thick leaves.

  1. ABF

  2. CDE

  3. CDF

  4. DEF
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (3): CDF C à Cactus is found in extremely dry climate. D à Plants in dry climate have thorns and thick leaves. These two combine together and imply that cactus has thorns and thick leaves, which is exactly provided by statement F.

Multiple choice

Which of the following are the characteristics of tropical rainforests a. Plenty of rainfall distributed throughout the year. b. High temperatures throughout summers. c. Length of day and night almost equal throughout the year.

  1. only a

  2. a and b

  3. a, b and c

  4. only c

  5. b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Plenty of rainfall distributed throughout the year, high temperatures throughout summers and length of day and night almost equal throughout the year, are all the characteristics of tropical rainforests. Thus, this is the correct option.

Multiple choice

Shallow-rooted trees associated with?

  1. Equatorial climate

  2. Tropical climate

  3. Savanna climate

  4. None of these.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In equatorial climates, high rainfall and rapid decomposition mean nutrients are concentrated in the topsoil. Trees develop shallow roots to quickly absorb these nutrients and because water is readily available near the surface.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following characterises the desert forests?

  1. Broad leaves

  2. Dense leaves

  3. Pointed leaves

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Desert plants, or xerophytes, often have pointed leaves or spines to reduce the surface area for transpiration. This adaptation helps the plant conserve water in arid environments.

Multiple choice

The Temperate Grasslands of South America are called:

  1. Pampas

  2. Steppes

  3. Savanna

  4. Evergreen grasslands
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Pampas are vast, fertile plains located in South America, primarily in Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. They are classified as temperate grasslands and are known for their agriculture and cattle ranching. Other terms like Steppes or Savannas refer to grasslands in different regions or climates.