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 south america - land of andes location and expansion - south america south america south america - economic features

Temperate grasslands in northern Europe are known as _______.

  1. Velds

  2. Prairies

  3. Steppes

  4. Pampas
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Steppes are the temperate grasslands found in Eurasia, including parts of northern Europe and Asia. Prairies are in North America, Pampas are in South America, and Velds are in South Africa.

Multiple choice geography south america - land of andes location and expansion - south america south america south america - economic features

What is said 'veld' in Africa?

  1. Savanna forest

  2. Equatorial forest

  3. Grass lands

  4. Tropical forest
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Veld, also spelled veldt, is a type of wide-open rural landscape in Southern Africa. Particularly, it is a flat area covered in grass or low scrub, especially in the countries of South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

The world's largest mangrove ecoregion of the Sundarbans covers an area of ____________.

  1. 20,400 sq. km

  2. 15,,200 sq. km

  3. 25,000 sq. km

  4. 20,000 sq. km
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The world's largest mangrove ecoregion of the Sundarbans covers an area of 20,400 sq. km.  The dominant mangrove species Heritiera fomes is locally known as sundri or Sundari. 

Multiple choice geography punjab along the plains northern plains northern plains of india

Which of the following is characterized by excessive dampness with a thick growth of forest and a variety of wild life?

  1. Bhabar

  2. Bhangar

  3. Terai

  4. Khadar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tarai, also spelled Terai, a region of northern India and southern Nepal running parallel to the lower ranges of the Himalayas. A strip of undulating former marshland, it stretches from the Yamuna River in the west to the Brahmaputra River in the east. At its northern edge are numerous springs forming several streams, including the important Ghaghara River, which intersect the Tarai (meaning “Moist Land”) and are responsible for its marshy character. Interspersed with the Tarai is the Bhabar, which is a region of coarse gravel and shingle deposits supporting sal (Shorea robusta) forests. Drainage and cultivation of the area, once extremely malarial, have diminished the marshlands.

Multiple choice commercial studies striving for a better environment soil and its conservations soil pollution-control protecting our environment

Which of the following area possess poorest decomposition of dead organic matter:-

  1. Tropical rain forest

  2. Temperature deciduous forest

  3. Tundra

  4. Taiga
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A Correct answer
Explanation
One reason the rainforest soil is so poor is that a large portion of the supplements is put away in the plants themselves. In any woods, dead natural issue tumbles to the ground, giving profitable supplements to new development. In cooler or drier atmospheres, the supplements develop in the dirt. 
So, the correct option is 'Tropical rain forest'.
Multiple choice geography the realms of the earth atmosphere and its structures what is around us? the atmosphere the earth's structure

Which of the following is a community of plants and animals which occupies a large geographical area within a particular climate zone?

  1. Biodiversity

  2. Biome

  3. Habituate

  4. Bog
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A biome is a community of plants and animals that have common characteristics for the environment they exist in. They can be found over a range of continents. Biomes are distinct biological communities that have formed in response to a shared physical climate.

Multiple choice biology soil : our life soil properties soil - properties basics of soil pollution

Read the following statements about forest biome and select the correct answer.
I. Temperature is generally lower in summer and higher in winter.
II. The days are cooler and nights are warmer than in the surroundings.
III. The floor of the forest is carpeted with lichens and mosses.
IV. Moisture content of the soil remains stable for longer periods because of absence of evaporation.

  1. I and II are correct

  2. II and III are correct

  3. I, III and IV are correct

  4. All are correct
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Forest Biomes represent the largest and most ecologically complex systems.  They contain a wide assortment of trees, plants, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, insects and micro-organisms which vary depending on the zone's climates.  Sadly, boreal and rainforest biomes are being cut down at an alarming rate, with hundreds of species of plants and animals disappearing from the planet on a daily basis. In forests temperature is generally lower in summer and higher in winter. The days are cooler and nights are warmer than in the surroundings. The floor of the forest is carpeted with lichens and mosses. Moisture content of the soil remains stable for longer periods because of absence of evaporation.

Multiple choice zoology biodiversity, classification and conservation levels of biodiversity environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Which region is rich in species diversity?

  1. North Pole

  2. Temperate region

  3. Tropical region

  4. South Pole
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Species diversity increases towards the equator. The two main reasons are phylogenetic niche conservatism and ecological productivity. The relatively high temperatures in the tropics generate and maintain high diversity. However, the tropical rainforests in developing countries are getting cleared nowadays, which is leading to a great loss of biodiversity.

So, the correct answer is 'Tropical region'.

Multiple choice zoology biodiversity, classification and conservation levels of biodiversity environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Species diversity increases as one proceeds from

  1. High altitude to low altitude and high latitude to low latitude

  2. Low altitude to high altitude and high latitude to low latitude

  3. Low altitude to high altitude and low latitude to high latitude

  4. High altitude to low altitude and low latitude to high latitude
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A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Species diversity increases as one proceeds from high altitude to low altitude and high latitude to low latitude. The temperature and seasonal variability increases with increased altitude and decreased latitude. Hence, this results in higher species diversity in these areas.

Thus, the correct answer is 'High altitude to low altitude and high latitude to low latitude.'

Multiple choice zoology biodiversity, classification and conservation levels of biodiversity environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Select an incorrect statement about biodiversity.

  1. Mountain peaks are more diverse than foot hills.

  2. Valley's are more diverse than mountain peaks.

  3. Shade sides are more diverse than sun sides of mountains.

  4. Western ghats are more diverse than eastern ghats.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Valleys, shade side of mountains and western ghats have more trees and water resources where more diverse fauna and flora may be present due to the availability of their life-sustaining resources comparing with the others. Foothills, when compared with the mountain peak, are more diverse because mountain peaks are at higher altitude there is more sunlight, less water or we can say no water and also colder climate when compared to foothills so it will mostly be covered with either snow or there will exist a grassland.


So the correct option is 'A'.

Multiple choice evs - i the environment and us damaging the forests deforestation and afforestation protecting our environment pollution of soil degradation of land

Choose the wrong pair

  1. Salvodora - Desert

  2. Cenchrus - Savanna

  3. Ables - Coniferous forest

  4. Quercus - Broad leaf forest

  5. Tectona - Temperate forest
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Tectona (teak) is a tropical tree genus native to South and Southeast Asia. It does not naturally grow in temperate forests, making this pairing incorrect.

Multiple choice evs - i the environment and us damaging the forests deforestation and afforestation protecting our environment pollution of soil degradation of land

Which of the following prevents afforestation in deserts?

  1. Goat and grazing animals

  2. Local resident

  3. Unfertility of soil

  4. Low rainfall
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Major problem in desert is lack of rainfall. While grazing of animals and local residents can be controlled but without rainfall growth of trees and afforestation is not possible.