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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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
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 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

Where is the largest swamp forest cover in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Vedaranyam

  2. Kodikkarai

  3. Pichavaram

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Pichavaram, near Chidambaram in Cuddalore District, is one of the largest mangrove in India.
  • Pichavaram ranks among the one of the most exquisite scenic spot in Tamil Nadu and home of many species of aquatic birds.
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.