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Coniferous forests grow in _____________.

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  1. polar regions

  2. cold temperature zone

  3. sub-arctic zone

  4. cool temperate zone

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Polar regions are too cold to support the coniferous forests.
  • The cold temperature zone is a very general term.
  • The cool temperate zone does not support coniferous forests.
  • The sub-arctic zone is suitable for the growth of coniferous forests hence option C is correct.

Deodars and firs are a type of __________.

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  1. Coniferous trees

  2. Deciduous trees

  3. Shrubs

  4. Herbs

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Coniferous trees are either small and needle-like or scale-like. All are softwoods which are able to survive cold temperatures and acidic soil. Some of the coniferous trees are Deodar, firs, spruces, hemlocks which are found in coniferous forests.

Tropical moist deciduous vegetation is found in Sahyadris, north-east plateau of the Peninsula and in the Shivaliks. Which of the following is not a tree species of this group?

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  1. Teak

  2. Sal

  3. Sandalwood

  4. Deodar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deodar is not a tree species of this group. Deodar is a tall, broadly conical cedar which has drooping branches and bears large barrel- shaped cones, native to the Himalayas.

State weather these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
Tropical rainforests are not very dense.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

False

Tropical rainforests are the densest of all the forests, due to abundant rainfall and sunshine.

State weather these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
Tropical rainforests are also called monsoon forests.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

False,

Monsoon forest, also called dry forest or tropical deciduous forest, open woodland in tropical areas that have a long dry season followed by a season of heavy rainfall. Monsoon forests are especially well developed in Southeast Asia and are typified by tall teak trees and thickets of bamboo.

Tropical deserts are _____ regions.

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  1. Mountain

  2. Arid

  3. Fertile

  4. Wet

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Correct Option: B

Average temperature of tropical desert is ____________.

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  1. 10C to 20C

  2. 0C to 10C

  3. 20C to 30C

  4. 30C to 40C

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Correct Option: D

Population in the tropical desert is less because of _____________________.

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  1. Scanty rain and scorching heat

  2. Scanty rain and mild sun

  3. Heavy rain and cool climate

  4. Mild rain and mild sun

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Correct Option: A

Arabian desert is in ______________.

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  1. Eastern Asia

  2. Eastern Africa

  3. Eastern Europe

  4. Western Asia

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Correct Option: D

Thar desert does not have ______ .

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  1. Camel

  2. Black buck

  3. Lion

  4. Great Indian Bustard

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Correct Option: C