Description : Solar energy is most abundant where it is most needed, in the a. Countryside. b. In the tropical countries. c. Temperate latitudes. d. Both a. and b.
Last Answer : d. Both a. and b.
Description : Cheap solar energy and genetic engineering will provide the basis for primaryindustries in the countryside, a. Modernized farming. b. Mining. c. Manufacturing. d. All of the above.
Last Answer : d. All of the above.
Description : TCZ stands for (a) Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (b) Intra Tropical Convergence Zone (c) Inter Tectonic Convergence Zone (d) Inter Temperate Convergence Zone
Last Answer : (a) Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
Description : Tropical cyclones originate within a. Intermediate between Polar and temperate zones b. Mainly tropical area c. Mainly equatorial Zones d. Intermediate between Tropics of Capricorn and cancer
Last Answer : d. Intermediate between Tropics of Capricorn and cancer
Description : Assertion: Tropical regions are more diversity-rich in comparison to temperate areas. Reason: Availability of more solar energy directly affects the p
Last Answer : Assertion: Tropical regions are more diversity-rich in comparison to temperate areas. Reason: Availability of ... Reason are false, then mark (4).
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. In the wet temperate forests at above 1500 m on the Nilgiris and Anaimalais, the Magnolias and Rhododendrons are commonly found. 2. Tropical dry evergreen forests are mostly found in Andhra Pradesh, ... (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : The technology of solar energy is still too expensivefor average ________ countriesto afford. a. First world. b. Third-world. c. Both a. and b. d. None of them.
Last Answer : b. Third-world.
Description : What are the two main tools for collecting solar energy? a. Photoelectric panels and energy crops. b. Genetic engineering and internet. c. Both a. and b. d. None of the above.
Last Answer : a. Photoelectric panels and energy crops.
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Last Answer : It could be because tropical waters - reefs, corals, rocks , sand - are more colorful and the fish need to blend in to avoid predators. It could simply be a matter of camoflage. Colder waters have lower visibility and offer more protection to prey fish.
Description : Arrange the following ecosystems in increasing order of their mean NPP (tons/ha/year). (A) Tropical deciduous forest (B) Temperate coniferous forest (
Last Answer : Arrange the following ecosystems in increasing order of their mean NPP (tons/ha/year). (A) Tropical deciduous forest (B) ... b` D. `b lt d lt a lt c`
Description : Why are funi a more serious problem in tropical religion of the world than they are in temperate regions?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What is the difference between tropical polar and temperate?
Description : Where landmasses that lie in the tropical and south temperate zone?
Last Answer : Don't
Description : What is the two landmasses that lie in the tropical and south temperate zone?
Description : How are tropical rainforests and temperate rainforests different?
Last Answer : The main difference between a temperate rainforest and tropical rainforest is location. Tropical rainforests ar located near the equator between the tropics of cancer and capricorn. Temperate rainforests ar located to the north of the Tropic of Cancer and to the south of the Tropic of Capricorn.
Description : Match the following: Forest Type Regions A. Tropical evergreen 1. Chhotanagpur plateau, Siwaliks B. Monsoon 2. Shillong plateau, Sahyadris C. Temperate 3. West Bengal, Terai D. Mangrove 4. Eastern and Western Himalayas, Nilgiris A B C D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 1 4 2 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 3 4 1 2
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Match the following: Area Forest Type A. Himalayas 1. Tropical Evergreen B. Aravallis 2. Temperate Alpine C. Sunderbans 3. Dry Tropical Deciduous D. Western Ghats 4. Mangrove A B C D (a) 1 2 4 3 (b) 4 3 1 2 (c) 2 3 4 1 (d) 2 4 3 1
Description : The trees occurring in two stories is the characteristic feature of: (a) Temperate deciduous forest (b) Tropical savannah (c) Grassland (d) Coniferous forest
Last Answer : Ans. ((a))
Description : Coffee is a – (1) Sub- tropical shrub (2) Warm temperate shrub (3) Tropical shrub (4) Cool temperate shrub
Last Answer : (3) Tropical shrub Explanation: Coffee grows between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. When grown in the tropics, coffee is a vigorous bush or small tree that usually grows to a height of 3-3.5 m (10-12 feet).
Description : The rate of deforestation is high in – (1) Tropical zone (2) Desert areas (3) Temperate zone (4) Boreal forest
Last Answer : (3) Temperate zone Explanation: The rate of deforestation is high in Temperate Zone.
Description : The coral reefs are the marine counterparts of – (1) Temperate forests (2) Tropical rain forests (3) Savannahs (4) Scrubland
Last Answer : (2) Tropical rain forests Explanation: The term "coral reef' generally refers to a marine ecosystem in which the main organisms are corals that house algal symbionts within their tissues. ... 3) ample sunlight. They are therefore restricted to shallow waters of tropical and subtropical regions.
Description : The land of maximum biodiversity is – (1) Tropical (2) Temperate (3) Monsoonal (4) Equatorial
Last Answer : (1) Tropical Explanation: A tropical rainforest is an ecosystem type that occurs roughly within the latitudes 28 degrees north or south of the equator (in the equatorial zone between the Tropic of ... and plant species on the planet. Two-thirds of all flowering plants can be found in rainforests.
Description : In which region does rainfall occur throughout the year? (1) Mediterranean (2) Equatorial (3) Tropical (4) Temperate
Last Answer : (2) Equatorial Explanation: The equatorial climate is found between 5 degree north and 10 degree south of the equator. Precipitation in the equatorial region is heavy, between 60 inches and 106 ... rainforest climate is usually found at latitudes within five degrees North and South of the equator.
Description : Blizzards are characteristic features of— (1) equatorial region (2) tropical region (3) Antarctic region (4) temperate region
Last Answer : (3) Antarctic region Explanation: Blizzards are characterized by low temperatures (usually below 20 degrees Fahrenheit) and accompanied by winds that are at least 35 mph or greater. Blizzards also have sufficient ... to 1/4 mile or less at least three hours and is main feature of Antarctic region.
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 : To which natural vegetation belt do Sal and Teak trees belong? (1) Temperate forests (2) Equatorial forests (3) Tropical deciduous forests (4) Mixed forests
Last Answer : (3) Tropical deciduous forests Explanation: The tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forest biome, also known as tropical dry forest, is located at tropical and subtropical latitudes. Deciduous trees ... rosewood, belong to the moist deciduous forests which shed their leaves in the dry season.
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 : Convectional Rainfall occurs in: (1) Equatorial region (2) Temperate region (3) Tropical region (4) Polar region
Last Answer : (1) Equatorial region Explanation: Convection rain commonly occurs in warmed or heated areas such as equatorial/tropical regions, where there is almost daily occurrence and even distribution of ... ground surface is locally overheated and the adjacent air, heated by conduction,expands and rises.
Description : Which one of the following ecosystem types has the highest annual net primary productivity? (a) Tropical deciduous forest (b) Temperate evergreen forest (c) Temperate deciduous forest (d) Tropical rainforest
Last Answer : (d) Tropical rainforest
Description : Which of the following communities is more vulnerable to invasion by outside animals and plants? (a) Temperate forests (b) Oceanic island communities (c) Mangroves (d) Tropical evergreen forests
Last Answer : (d) Tropical evergreen forests
Description : Quercus species are the dominant component in (a) scrub forests (b) tropical rainforests (c) temperate deciduous forests (d) alpine forests.
Last Answer : c) temperate deciduous forests
Description : Large woody vines are more commonly found in (a) temperate forests (b) mangroves (c) tropical rainforests (d) alpine forests.
Last Answer : (c) tropical rainforests
Description : Most animals are tree dwellers in a (a) temperate deciduous forest (b) tropical rainforest (c) coniferous forest (d) thorn woodland.
Last Answer : (b) tropical rainforest
Description : Presence of plants arranged into well defined vertical layers depending on their height can be seen best in (a) tropical rainforest (b) grassland (c) temperate forest (d) tropical savannah.
Last Answer : (a) tropical rainforest
Description : A plant hardy in tropical zone will also be hardy in zone: a. Temperate b. Subtropical c. Arid d. Semi-arid
Last Answer : Subtropical
Description : Apple is a fruit of a. Temperate region b. Sub tropical c. Tropical d. Temperate and sub tropical
Last Answer : Temperate region
Description : The rate of weathering is generally high in (a) Arid tropical climate (b) Arid temperate climate (c) Humid tropical climate (d) Humid temperature climate
Last Answer : (c) Humid tropical climate
Description : Sweet potato is primarily a crop of a. Temperate region b. Tropical region c. Arid region d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Temperate region
Description : Hibiscus: Tropical and Temperate!
Last Answer : Hibiscus flowers, whether tropical or temperate, generally only bloom for a day - opening in the morning, closing at nightfall, and ready to deadhead the following day. Still, when you know how to grow ... mix perennial hibiscus leaves, flowers, and seeds to put the "zing" into our red zinger tea!
Description : Match List I (Vegetation zones) with List II (Mean Annual Temperature Range) and select the correct anwer using the code given below: L i st I L i st I I (Vegetati on (M ean Annual Zones) Temper atur e ... 24C B. Temperate II. 17 to 24C C. Tropical III. Below 7C D. Sub-tropical IV. 7C to 17C
Last Answer : IV. 7C to 17C
Description : Which one of the following is the most productive ecosystem? (a) Temperate forest (b) Grassland (c) Desert (d) Tropical rain forest
Last Answer : (d) Tropical rain forest
Description : Presence of plants arranged into well defined vertical layers depending on their height can be seen best in: (1) Tropical Rain Forest (2) Grassland (3) Temperate Forest (4) Tropical Savannah
Last Answer : (1) Tropical Rain Forest
Description : Thermal pollution is more common near a) Hot water springs b) Coal based power plants c) Tropical regions d) Temperate regions.
Last Answer : b) Coal based power plants
Description : The land of maximum biodiversity is (1) Tropical (2) Temperate (3) Monsoonal (4) Equatorial
Last Answer : Tropical
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 : To which natural vegetation belt do Sal and Teak trees belong ? (1) Temperate forests (2) Equatorial forests (3) Tropical deciduous forests (4) Mixed forests
Last Answer : Tropical deciduous forests
Description : Coffee is a (1) Sub- tropical shrub (2) Warm temperate shrub (3) Tropical shrub (4) Cool temperate shrub
Last Answer : Tropical shrub