Description : The Equatorial Forests of the Amazon Basin in South America are known as - (1) Selva (2) Taiga (3) Tundra (4) Pampas
Last Answer : (1) Selva Explanation: The Amazon Rainforest is located in the upper section of Brazil south of the Equator. It is known as Selva. It is a Tropical Rainforest because of the climate and its location near the equator.
Description : The Equatorial Forests of the Amazon Basin in South America are known as (1) Selva (2) Taiga (3) Tundra (4) Pampas
Last Answer : Selva
Description : The largest forest which covers 25 percent of the world's forest land is : (1) The Tropical Rain forest (2) Taiga forest of Siberia (3) Monsoon forest (4) Temperate forests of Europe
Last Answer : (2) Taiga forest of Siberia Explanation: Taiga is the world's largest land biome. It makes up 29% of the world's forest cover. Also known as boreal forest or snow forest, it is ... consisting mostly of pines, spruces and larches. The largest areas of Taiga are located in Russia and Canada.
Description : The largest forest which covers 25 percent of the world’s forest land is : (1) The Tropical Rain forest (2) Taiga forest of Siberia (3) Monsoon forest (4) Temperate forests of Europe
Last Answer : Taiga forest of Siberia
Description : How can the Amazon rain forest improve health of the planet and ecosystems?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : In Tundra region, the winter temperature is not as severe as the Taiga.
Last Answer : Identify the correct correlation: A - In Tundra region, the winter temperature is not as severe as ... but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Description : Virtually treeless, sparse vegetation is found in : (1) Taiga (2) Alpine (3) Tundra (4) Chapparal
Last Answer : (3) Tundra Explanation: Polar climates feature long and dark winter periods with extremely cold temperatures. Rainfall is low, and the deeper soil layers stay frozen all year round. These ... and mosses, during summer months. This typical vegetation linked to polar climates is called tundra
Last Answer : Tundra
Description : The following are stakeholders of forests which one of these causes the maximum damage to forest? A. People who live in or around the forest B. The industrials C. The wildlife and native enthusiasts D. The forest department of the government.
Last Answer : B. The industrials
Description : The following is an example of Terrestrial Biome A. Tropical rain forest B. Rivers C. Streams D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Tropical rain forest
Description : Which forest regions of India are also known as ‘Rain Forests’ ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Tropical Evergreen Forests.
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The equatorial forests are evergreen. 2. The Mediterranean region has deciduous forests of broad-leaved trees. 3. Taiga forests are found in Kashmir. Which of the statements given above are correct? [NDA 2005] (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Taiga means : (1) Decidious forests (2) Coniferous forests (3) Grass lands (4) Deserts
Last Answer : (2) Coniferous forests Explanation: Taiga is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces and larches. It is the world's largest terrestrial biome.
Last Answer : Coniferous forests
Description : The asha-grey soils of high-latitude coniferous forests a known as : (1) Tundra soils (2) Podsols (3) Grey-Brown soils (4) Red and Yellow soils
Last Answer : (2) Podsols Explanation: Podsols are ash-grey coloured soils that are found in high-latitude coniferous forest belt having very long cold winters, short cool summers and a moderate precipitation ... . infertile and of limited value for agriculture. These are useful for dairying and mixed farming.
Description : The asha–grey soils of high–latitude coniferous forests a known as : (1) Tundra soils (2) Podsols (3) Grey–Brown soils (4) Red and Yellow soils
Last Answer : Podsols
Description : Which one among the following types of forests exhibits highest bio-diversity ? [Asstt Comm 2001] (a) Dry deciduous forest (b) Tropical rain forest (c) Moist deciduous forest (d) Mangrove forest
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The maximum biodiversity is found in – (1) Tropical rain forests (2) Temperate forests (3) Coniferous forests (4) Arctic forest
Last Answer : (1) Tropical rain forests Explanation: Most of the terrestrial diversity is found in tropical rainforests. As per an estimation, these forests account for around 40% to 75% of all biotic species and are home ... species of insect, up to 807 trees of 313 species and 1,500 species of higher plants.
Description : When oil and gas resources are burnt they kill many forests and lakes by -------- ? A. deforestation B. water pollution C. acid rain (Answer) D. forest fire
Last Answer : C. acid rain (Answer)
Description : The maximum biodiversity is found in (1) Tropical rain forests (2) Temperate forests (3) Coniferous forests (4) Arctic forest
Last Answer : Tropical rain forests
Description : Describe the tropical rain forest of the Amazon. -Geography
Last Answer : It is the world’s largest rain forest locally called Selvas. Evergreen trees of hardwood with dense canopy of trees are found here. Mahogany and Ebony are the valuable trees. The rubber tree found here are used to make latex.
Description : Is the biggest ecosystem the Amazon rain forest?
Description : What environmental problem is destroying the amazon rain forest?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only. 2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Description : Why are forests called lungs of the earth?
Last Answer : Forests are called the lungs of the Earth as they give us oxygen. Earth actually do not have any lung but forest acts as a lung. Like when we inhale oxygen, this oxygen goes into lungs and ... exhaled from lungs. Similarly, forest exhale oxygen and inhale carbon dioxide. So, the forest acts a lung.
Description : Where can I find taiga in North America?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Chipko Andolan is concerned with A. Conservation of natural resources B. Development of new breeds of forest plants C. Zoological survey of India D. Forest conservation.
Last Answer : A. Conservation of natural resources
Description : The Forest (Conservation) Act extends to the whole of India except: A. Uttar Pardesh B. Karnataka C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Haryana
Last Answer : C. Jammu and Kashmir
Description : The Forest (Conservation) Act extends to the whole of India except: A. Uttar Pradesh B. Karnataka C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Haryana
Description : The forest in Sunderban is called – (1) Scrub jungle (2) Mangrove (3) Deciduous forest (4) Tundra
Last Answer : (2) Mangrove Explanation: The Sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sundarbans Mangroves ecoregion on the coast forms the seaward fringe of the delta ... known as sundri or sundari. home Mangrove forests are not to a great variety of plants.
Description : Which one of the following pairs is mismatched? (a) Tundra – Permafrost (b) Savanna – Acacia trees (c) Prairie – Epiphytes (d) Coniferous forest– Evergreen trees
Last Answer : (c) Prairie – Epiphytes
Description : Largest terrestrial ecological unit is called a. Forest b. Desert c. Biome d. Tundra
Last Answer : d. Tundra
Description : The Forest (Conservation) Act was enacted in the year: A. 1986 B. 1974 C. 1980 D. 1972
Last Answer : C. 1980
Description : Raw materials such as forest and food are termed as a. A. Infinite resources B. Finite resources C. Finite renewable resources D. Finite non renewable resources E. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Finite renewable resources
Description : Which one of the following is not a matter a global concern in the removal of tropical forests ? (A) Their ability to absorb the chemicals that contribute to depletion of ozone layer ... , moisture content and reflectivity. (D) Their contribution to the biological diversity of the planet.
Last Answer : (A) Their ability to absorb the chemicals that contribute to depletion of ozone layer.
Description : Give reasons for the following: (i) The North East Monsoons bring almost no rain to most of India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The North East Monsoons bring almost no rain to most of India because these winds have no moisture, as they blow from land to sea. (ii) Mango showers' are beneficial local winds ... temperature in summer, attracts S.W. monsoon winds, thus is responsible for rains all over the country.
Description : The North East Monsoons bring almost no rain to most of India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The North-East Monsoon is a dry wind blowing from the Asian landmass. It collects moisture from the Bay of Bengal. It brings less rain to east India, Chennai coast.
Description : Which of the men is so prudent and wise as to say who drives me on my path, when I rise up strong, at times severe, powerfully prominent, sometimes vengeful, I travel throughout the land, burn houses. ... soul, both in water. Say who covers me, or how I am called, that bears that burden. -Riddles
Last Answer : A land storm.
Description : Are rain forests home to many of the largest animals on earth?
Description : Monsoon is caused by----------? A. Seasonal reversal of winds (Answer) B. Revolution of earth C. Movement of clouds D. Rise in temperature E. Rain forests
Last Answer : A. Seasonal reversal of winds (Answer)
Description : The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 applies to A. The whole of India B. The whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir C. Those states as notified by the Union Government from time to ... D. The whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir and the North- Eastern States.
Last Answer : B. The whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir
Description : “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty, and the people used to be nomadic hoarders”. For which region is this statement correct? (1) African Savanna (2) Central Asian Steppes (3) Siberian Tundra (4) North American Prairies
Last Answer : (2) Central Asian Steppes
Description : Name the continent where 'Tundra' type of climate is not found – (1) Europe (2) Asia (3) Africa (4) North America
Last Answer : (3) Africa Explanation: The meaning of the word 'tundra' is 'a region in continents of Asia, Europe and North America, where the growth of trees is prevented due to low temperatures and ... composed of dwarf shrubs, sedges and grasses, mosses, and lichens. Scattered trees grow in some tundra.
Description : “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty, and the people used to be nomadic hoarders”. For which region is this statement correct ? (1) African Savanna (2) Central Asian Steppes (3) Siberian Tundra (4) North American Prairies
Last Answer : Central Asian Steppes
Description : Name the continent where ‘Tundra’ type of climate is not found (1) Europe (2) Asia (3) Africa (4) North America
Last Answer : Africa
Description : Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits highest species diversity? (a) Western Ghats of India (b) Madagascar (c) Himalayas (d) Amazon forests
Last Answer : (d) Amazon forests