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 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 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 : The land of maximum biodiversity is (1) Tropical (2) Temperate (3) Monsoonal (4) Equatorial
Last Answer : Tropical
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
Description : The coral reefs are the marine counterparts of (1) Temperate forests (2) Tropical rain forests (3) Savannahs (4) Scrubland
Description : In which region does rainfall occur throughout the year ? (1) Mediterranean (2) Equatorial (3) Tropical (4) Temperate
Last Answer : Equatorial
Description : Blizzards are characteristic features of— (1) equatorial region (2) tropical region (3) Antarctic region (4) temperate region
Last Answer : Antarctic region
Description : Convectional Rainfall occurs in: (1) Equatorial region (2) Temperate region (3) Tropical region (4) Polar region
Last Answer : Equatorial region
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 : Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because : (1) of easterly trade winds. (2) cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts. (3) of the effect of both the ... winds and cold ocean currents. (4) the rate of evaporation is greater along the western margin areas.
Last Answer : of the effect of both the offshore easterly trade winds and cold ocean currents.
Description : Tropical rain forest is characterised by (1) Absence of trees (2) Least productivity (3) Maximum biodiversity (4) Minimum biodiversity
Last Answer : Maximum biodiversity
Description : What is the percentage coverage of Tropical Forest on earth’s landmass ? (1) 7 (2) 12 (3) 17 (4) 25
Last Answer : 7
Description : Which is the most stable ecosystem ? (1) Desert (2) Ocean (3) Mountain (4) Forest
Last Answer : Ocean
Description : Man can maintain an ecological balance in the biosphere by (1) deforestation (2) developing new breeds of cultivated plants and domesticated animals (3) using insecticides and pesticides (4) understanding the delicate balance in the relative number of organisms
Last Answer : understanding the delicate balance in the relative number of organisms
Description : Which one of the following does not cause soil erosion ? (1) Deflation (2) Deforestation (3) Weathering (4) Overcropping
Last Answer : Deflation
Description : The main cause of recurring flood is (1) Soil erosion (2) Deforestation (3) Silting of river beds (4) All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
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?
Last Answer : Need answer
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Rubber plantations are found in (1) Temperate forests (2) Mountain regions (3) Polar regions (4) Equatorial regions
Last Answer : Equatorial regions
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 : What makes nutrient cycling so slow in a boreal forest?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
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 : With what bio-region is the term ‘‘Steppe’’ associated ? (1) Grasslands (2) Tropical forests (3) Savanna (4) Coniferous forests
Last Answer : Grasslands
Description : 'Green House Effect' means (1) Pollution in houses in tropical regions (2) Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric oxygen (3) Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric carbon dioxide (4) Cultivation in green houses so as to check pollution
Last Answer : Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric carbon dioxide
Description : Which is a tropical food crop requiring a temperature of 270 C and a rain fall more than 100 cm? (1) Wheat (2) Maize (3) Rice (4) Barley
Last Answer : Rice
Description : El Nino is (1) a warm ocean current (2) sea storm (3) tropical disturbance (4) another name of typhoon
Last Answer : a warm ocean current
Description : The climate of North America is influenced during winter by the (1) Polar airmasses (2) Warm airmasses (3) Continental airmasses (4) Tropical airmasses
Last Answer : Tropical airmasses
Description : Tropical storm in Chinese Sea is known as– (1) Wave (2) Tornado (3) Typhoon (4) Cyclone
Last Answer : Typhoon
Description : ‘Willow’ for a cricket bat is obtained from (1) Tropical forests (2) Rain forests (3) Deciduous forests (4) Coniferous forests
Last Answer : Deciduous forests
Description : Tundras are (1) Deciduous forests (2) Tropical rain forests (3) Cold deserts (4) Hot deserts
Last Answer : Cold deserts
Description : The tropical grassland is called (1) Pampas (2) Llanas (3) Savanah (4) Veld
Last Answer : Savanah
Description : Briefly explain each of the following: 1. The trees in the Tropical Desert Forest have-stunted growth. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. To minimize loss of water. Lack of water and minerals in the soil. 2. This is due to promotion of Social Forestry. 3. This is due to longer dry season.
Description : Vergreen type Forests are found in : (1) Mediterranean region (2) Monsoon climatic area (3) Desert region (4) Equatorial region
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Contour ploughing (2) Using farm manure (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion (4) Crop rotation
Last Answer : Tree plantation/Afforestaion
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Tree plantation/afforestation (2) Crop rotation (3) Contour ploughing (4) Using farm manure
Last Answer : Tree plantation/afforestation
Description : Sink hole is a phenomenon of _______ topography. (1) Plain (2) Desert (3) Tundra (4) Karst
Last Answer : Karst