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 asia : climate, natural vegetation and wildlife climate and natural vegetation of asia asia asia and europe geography

Tropical Hot Desert region experiences very less vegetation _____________.

  1. because of harsh climate

  2. because of little rainfall

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both a and b


There is very little vegetation within the desert due to the lack of rainfall. Vegetation will be very sparse and plants will cluster in areas where the growing conditions are slightly better.

Vegetation found within deserts is highly adapted to the extreme conditions found in these locations. Many plants are low-growing so that they can avoid water loss as their surface area is smaller. They also have small thick leaves or needles, like cacti, this means that less water is lost through evapotranspiration. Cacti also have a thick stem which can be used to store water, they can expand and store water during times of rainfall. Many plants also have long roots which travel horizontally to reach the maximum surface areas for water to find any surface moisture.

Multiple choice asia : climate, natural vegetation and wildlife climate and natural vegetation of asia asia asia and europe geography

Animals like gibbons and orangutan are found in ___________.

  1. Tropical type of Climate

  2. Equatorial type of Climate

  3. Mediterranean type of climate

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation


Primates are iconic examples of tropical rainforests and of the diversity between different regional tropical rainforests. Primates are a group of animals that include humans, great apes, and monkeys. Central and South America has howler, spider, capuchin and squirrel monkeys, while Africa has vervet monkeys, baboons, chimpanzees and gorillas. Madagascar is the unique home of lemurs, and Asia has proboscis monkeys, macaque monkeys, langurs, gibbons and orangutans.

Multiple choice geography world of diversities elements of weather and climate :rainfall and air pressure diversified world environmental regions (zones)

The main natural regions of the world are _________________.

  1. Hot, Polar, Arctic and Antarctic

  2. Forests, deserts, sea, ocean

  3. Tropical Regions, Warm Temperate Region, Cool Temperate Regions, Polar Regions

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Some of the major natural regions of the world are as follows:

1. Equatorial Region

2. Tropical Grassland (Savanna) Region

3. Tropical Deciduous Forest Region

4. Tropical Deserts

5. Mediterranean Region

6. East Margin Region (China Type)

7. Mid-Latitude Deserts (Steppe Lands)

8. Eastern Margins or St Lawrence type

9. Mid-latitude Grassland Region

10. Cool (Mid Latitude) West European Type

11. The Taiga (coniferous) Region

12. Polar Lowlands (Tundra)

13. Polar Highlands (Ice cap type)

Multiple choice commercial applications forest and wildlife laws - environmental ethics and resource use environmental conservation. our social responsibility conservation of forest laws and movements for the conservation of forests and wildlife

Which of the following forests is known as the 'lungs of the planet earth'?

  1. Taiga forest

  2. Tundra forest

  3. Amazon rainforest

  4. Rainforests of North East India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Tropical rainforest of Amazon is known as the lungs of the planet earth' because they are responsible for the production of about 20% of the earth's oxygen. They remove a large amount of carbon dioxide from the air and give out oxygen. So, the correct answer is 'Amazon rainforest'.

Multiple choice commercial applications forest and wildlife laws - environmental ethics and resource use environmental conservation. our social responsibility conservation of forest laws and movements for the conservation of forests and wildlife

How are tribals dependent on forest?

  1. Tribals roam in forests for outing.

  2. Tribals gather food, fodder and fallen branches of trees from forests.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. None of the above.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tribal which lives near or in forest area and takes many forest products for their use. For example, they take firewood as kitchen fuel. They hunt animals for food. They utilize many plants as food, fodder, herbs and medicines. They use fallen branches for making hut roof.

Multiple choice geography climate weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

Which name is applied to the evergreen forests in the climate zone of the northern hemisphere where snowy winters and short summers prevail?

  1. Boreal

  2. Bog

  3. Butte

  4. Cirque
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Boreal forests, also known as taiga, are the characteristic evergreen forests found in the northern hemisphere's high-latitude regions, which are defined by long, snowy winters and short growing seasons.

Multiple choice social studies ideals of our constitution preamble of the indian constitution features of indian democracy features of the constitution and preamble

Which of the following natural formations (ecosystems) is not found in India?

  1. High mountain ranges.

  2. Long rivers and large plains.

  3. Dense forests.

  4. None of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All the natural formations (ecosystems) mentioned below are found in India, viz., high mountain ranges, long rivers and large plains, and dense forests. The land of India displays great physical variations. The physical features of India can be grouped under the following physiographic divisions

(1) The Himalayan Mountains
(2) The Northern Plains
(3) The Peninsular Plateau
(4) The Indian Desert
(5) The Coastal Plains
(6) The Islands

Multiple choice geography our green cover climate and natural vegetation of tamil nadu physical geography of tamil nadu natural vegetation

Which type of vegetation is seen in heavy rainfall regions?

  1. Tropical evergreen forests

  2. Fruit bearing trees

  3. Sandal wood

  4. Casuarina trees
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical evergreen forests are characterized by heavy rainfall and a warm climate. The commercially important trees grown in this area are ebony, mahogany, rosewood, rubber and cinchona. These forests also have a variety of animals like elephants, monkey, lemur and deer and various birds, bats, sloth, scorpions and snails.

Multiple choice geography our green cover climate and natural vegetation of tamil nadu physical geography of tamil nadu natural vegetation

In Tamil Nadu, forests are confined to __________ regions.

  1. Western Ghats and hills

  2. Eastern Ghats and hills

  3. North-East

  4. South-East
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In Tamil Nadu, forests are confined to Western Ghats and hills, where rainfall is generally above 2000 mm. Considering the distribution pattern of certain characteristic species that reflect the climatic variations, especially temperature, the forests are further subdivided into low which is less than 800 m and medium which ranges from 800-1450 m elevation.

Multiple choice geography our green cover climate and natural vegetation of tamil nadu physical geography of tamil nadu natural vegetation

Tropical evergreen forests are found along the slopes of the Nilgiris and _____ and the coast areas of Tamil Nadu.

  1. Anamalai hills

  2. Western Ghats

  3. Eastern Ghats

  4. Javadi hills
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical evergreen forests in Tamil Nadu are found in the Western Ghats, specifically along the slopes of the Nilgiris and the Anamalai hills.

Multiple choice geography our green cover climate and natural vegetation of tamil nadu physical geography of tamil nadu natural vegetation

In the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, the dry weather and poor soil allows only __________ to grow.

  1. Sandal wood

  2. Fruit bearing trees

  3. Casuarina trees

  4. Tropical evergreen forests
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Casuarina trees are hardy and well-adapted to the sandy, poor soil and dry conditions found in the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice geography our green cover climate and natural vegetation of tamil nadu physical geography of tamil nadu natural vegetation

Where mangrove forests are found?

  1. Tropical areas

  2. Sub Tropical areas

  3. Tropical and sub-tropical tidal areas

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • A mangrove is a shrub or small tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water. The term is also used for tropical coastal vegetation consisting of such species. Mangroves occur worldwide in the tropical and subtropical tidal areas.
Multiple choice geography our green cover climate and natural vegetation of tamil nadu physical geography of tamil nadu natural vegetation

Tropical deciduous forests are found in the areas having rainfall between _____ and _____ per year.

  1. 50 - 100 cm

  2. 100 - 200 cm

  3. 200 - 300 cm

  4. 300 - 400 cm
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical deciduous forests are the most widespread forests of India. They are also called the monsoon forests. Tropical Deciduous Forests thrive where the rainfall is between 100 to 200 cm. The eastern slopes of the Western Ghats have dry as well as moist deciduous forests marked predominantly by Teak, Sal, Shisham, Sandalwood. etc. trees. They are found in the north eastern states of Jharkhand, West Orissa and Chhattisgarh. Moist Deciduous Forests are also found on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice geography our green cover climate and natural vegetation of tamil nadu physical geography of tamil nadu natural vegetation

Tropical deciduous forests are found on the _____.

  1. Western slopes of Western Ghats

  2. Eastern slopes of Western Ghats

  3. Southern slopes of Western Ghats

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

Tropical Deciduous Forests are the most widespread forests of India. They are also called the monsoon forests. Tropical Deciduous Forests thrive where the rainfall is between 70cm. and 200 cm. The eastern slopes of the Western Ghats have dry as well as moist deciduous forests marked predominantly by Teak, Sal, Shisham, Sandalwood etc. trees. They are found in the north eastern states of Jharkhand, West Orissa and Chhattisgarh. Moist Deciduous Forests are also found on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. Teak trees are the most dominant species of trees found in these forests.