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 geography natural regions tropical desert regions natural regions of the world weather maps

Thorny bushes are found in _________.

  1. Semi-arid areas

  2. Moderate climate areas

  3. Cold polar climate areas

  4. All the places
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The vegetation in these forests are thorny trees and bushes. The Thorn Forests are found in the semi-arid areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Acacias, palms, euphorbias and cacti are the main plants found in these forests.

Multiple choice geography climate and natural vegetation equatorial climatic region climatic regions the biosphere

Tick the correct answer:
Deserts are characterised by _________.

  1. Scanty vegetation

  2. heavy precipitation

  3. low evaporation

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Deserts are characterized by Scanty vegetation.
1) Extreme conditions cause high temperature during the day and low temperature in nights
2) Very fewer rainfall results in a very little amount of water for plants to survive upon
3) Groundwater is present very deep inside the surface
4) This makes roots of average plants disable to suck water from under the surface
5) Only some special plants can grow here which have long roots and the transpiration rate from their leaves is very slow. Eg- Cactus
Multiple choice geography climate and natural vegetation equatorial climatic region climatic regions the biosphere natural regions natural regions of the world

The biomes are identified on the basis of ______.

  1. Cities

  2. Plants

  3. States

  4. Rocks

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Biomes are largely based on the geography and climate of a region. Therefore, a biome is a Geoclimatic zone that is identifiable on a global scale and includes things such as plants and animals.

Multiple choice geography climate and natural vegetation equatorial climatic region climatic regions the biosphere natural regions natural regions of the world

Which one of the following regions, comes under the equatorial climate?

  1. Desert of Chile

  2. Amazon-basin

  3. Atacama desert

  4. Pampas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Amazon basin is located in South America at 10° N and 10° S of the tropical region. This region is also referred to as the equatorial region. The Amazon river flows through the region and reaches the Atlantic Ocean through the mountains in the west.

Multiple choice geography climate and natural vegetation equatorial climatic region climatic regions the biosphere

Deserts are characterised by ________.

  1. scanty vegetation

  2. heavy precipitation

  3. low evaporation

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

It is an arid region characterized by extremely high or low temperatures and has scarce vegetation. The people living in desert areas have learned to cope with extremely harsh temperatures; in some places as hot as fire and some as cold as ice.

Multiple choice geography climate and natural vegetation equatorial climatic region climatic regions the biosphere natural regions natural regions of the world

Which one of the following regions, comes under the equatorial climate?

  1. Desert of Chile

  2. Amazon-basin

  3. Plain of Brazil

  4. Pampass
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Amazon Basin is characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year, which is the hallmark of an equatorial climate.

Multiple choice geography climate and natural vegetation equatorial climatic region climatic regions the biosphere natural regions natural regions of the world

The kind of vegetation in the tropical rain forest is ___________.

  1. Shrubs.

  2. Acacias.

  3. Deodar.

  4. Palm.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The tropical rainforest is a hot, moist biome where it rains all year long. It is known for its dense canopies of vegetation that form three different layers

The top layer or canopy contains giant trees that grow to heights of 75 m (about 250 ft) or more.
The middle layer, or understory, is made up of vines, smaller trees, ferns, and palms.
The bottom layer or floor of the rainforest is covered with wet leaves and leaf litter.

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

According to the varied climatic conditions and topography, the forests of Gujarat are classified into _____ categories.

  1. Four

  2. Five

  3. Six

  4. Seven
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Due to the varied climatic conditions and topography of Gujarat, the forests of Gujarat are classified into four Categories.

  1. Equatorial Forests:These forests are found in the areas that experience 120 cms. or more rainfall.
  2. Arid Forests: These forests are found in the area that experience moderate rainfall i.e. 60 to 120 cms.
  3. Thorny Forests: These forests are found in the area that experience less than 60 cms of rainfall i.e. in the northern dry regions.
  4. Mangrove Forests (Tidal Forests): These forests are found in the western regions of Kutch and along the muddy shores.

Multiple choice geography human settlements settlements and service provision settlements representation of geographical features

Where is Scattered settlements found ?

  1. Dense forests.

  2. Rivulets.

  3. Reservoirs.

  4. All of the above.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In Scattered settlements , houses are few and far from each other.Generally , such settlements are found in the areas of high relief , dense forests , grasslands , hot deserts and extensive agricultural lands.Scattered settlements have limited populations as in small hamlets i.e pada , wadi etc.

Multiple choice types of endosperms plant kingdom biology

Mango trees do not and cannot grow in temperate regions. The most important environment factor responsible for it. 

  1. soil

  2. temperature

  3. water

  4. light
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Temperature has a direct effect on working of enzymes. Through enzymes, it influences basal metabolite, activity and physiological functions of the organism Hence, mango trees cannot grow in temperate countries like canada and Germany. 

Multiple choice geography life in the temperate grasslands climate and vegetation in north america the prairies - temperate region life in temperate grasslands

In the Congo basin the forests grow rapidly because ______________.

  1. soil is fertile

  2. rainfall is high

  3. or rich climate conditions i.e. high temperature and high rainfall

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Congo basin is located in the equatorial region, which is characterized by high temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year, creating ideal conditions for rapid forest growth.

Multiple choice geography south america climate and vegetation in north america the prairies - temperate region life in temperate grasslands

The grasslands of North America are called ______.

  1. Pampas

  2. Prairies

  3. Downs

  4. Steppes
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Europe and Asia, temperate grasslands are called steppes. In South America grasslands are called pampas. In North America temperate grasslands are called prairies.

Downs, are  rounded and grass-covered hills in southern England that are typically composed of chalk. The name comes from the Old English dūn (“hill”). ... Chalk hills of similar type are called Wolds in Lincolnshire and in Yorkshire.