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 : 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 : Large Woody vines are more commonly found in:
Last Answer : Large Woody vines are more commonly found in: A. Alpine forests B. Temperate forests C. Mangroves D. Tropical rainforests
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 : 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: 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
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
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 part of the world has a high density of organisms? (a) Deciduous forests (b) Tropical rainforests (c) Grasslands (d) Savannah
Last Answer : (b) Tropical rainforests
Description : Among the ecosystem mentioned below, where can one find maximum biodiversity? A. Mangroves B. Desert C. Coral reefs D. Alpine meadows
Last Answer : C. Coral reefs
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : The coral reefs are the marine counterparts of (1) Temperate forests (2) Tropical rain forests (3) Savannahs (4) Scrubland
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 : 9.Large woody wines are commonly found in (a)Temperate forests (b)Mangroves (c)Tropical rain forests. (d)Alpine forests.
Last Answer : ANS.(C)Tropical rain forests.
Description : What makes the soil in tropical rainforests so rich? -Geography
Last Answer : The high temperature and moisture of tropical rainforests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose more quickly than in other climates, thus releasing and losing its nutrients rapidly. The ... in tropical rainforests washes nutrients out of the soil more quickly than in other climates.
Description : What is the climate like in tropical rainforests?
Last Answer : The tropical rainforest climate is hot and humid year round. the temperature stays at about 80 all year and goes up to 87 and no cooler than 78. The tropical rain forest is a very wet ... known as equatorial climate. Tropical rain forests are generally very warm and humid with a lot of rain.
Description : Rubber plantations are found in – (1) Temperate forests (2) Mountain regions (3) Polar regions (4) Equatorial regions
Last Answer : (4) Equatorial regions Explanation: The rubber plant grows wild in the equatorial regions of the world which are marked by rainfall of around 250 cm evenly distributed without any marked dry ... , Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, together account for around 72% of all natural rubber production.
Description : The great Indian Bustard bird is found in: (A) Thar Desert of India (B) Coastal regions of India (C) Temperate Forests in the Himalaya (D) Tarai zones of the Himalayan Foot
Last Answer : (A) Thar Desert of India
Description : Rubber plantations are found in (1) Temperate forests (2) Mountain regions (3) Polar regions (4) Equatorial regions
Last Answer : Equatorial regions
Description : The Himalayan forests include (a) European Oak Forests (b) Coniferous Forests (c) Alpine Vegetation (d) All the three
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : The forests which act as barriers against cyclones are : (1) Alpine forests (2) Mangrove forests (3) Evergreen forests (4) Monsoon forests
Last Answer : (2) Mangrove forests Explanation: Mangrove Forest acts as barriers against cyclones and other natural disasters like tidal waves and tropical storms. They act as live sea walls against disasters ... slow soil erosion and stabilize tidal banks against rising sea level, another climate change hazard.
Description : The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalaya is – (1) alpine grassland (2) alpine forests (3) coniferous forests (4) subtropical pine forests
Last Answer : (1) alpine grassland Explanation: The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalayas is Alpine grassland. Important trees are silver fur, Pine birch etc.
Last Answer : Mangrove forests
Description : 'Sal' is a very important tree of: [NDA 2003] (a) Tropical dry deciduous forest (b) Tropical rain forest (c) Thorn forest (d) Alpine forest
Description : In the Semi-arid and Temperate grasslands, which are the most commonly found animals? -Do You Know?
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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 : 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 : Why are funi a more serious problem in tropical religion of the world than they are in temperate regions?
Last Answer : Need answer
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 : Where are moist tropical evergreen forests found? -Do You Know?
Description : In India, tropical rain forests are generally found in
Last Answer : In India, tropical rain forests are generally found in A. Western Ghats B. North-eastern Himalayas C. Gangetic Plains in India D. Both (1) and (2)
Description : Moist tropical evergreen forests are found in: (a) the Shillong plateau (b) the Siwaliks (c) the Deccan plateau (d) southern India
Description : Where are moist tropical evergreen forests found
Last Answer : The Shillong plateau
Description : What kinds of turtles live in temperate rain forests?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : How many distinct seasons are there in temperate deciduous forests?
Last Answer : If you were in a tropical rainforest, what would you expect to happen each afternoon
Description : What are the typical vegetation and the typical fauna of the temperate forests ?
Last Answer : In the temperate forest, deciduous trees predominate. Mammals are found in great number, like bears and deers. Biomes - Image Diversity: temperate forests
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 : 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 : 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
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 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.