based on the distribution of rainfall describe the various types of vegetation found in the world
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Question 1 To which one of the following types of vegetation does rubber belong to?
Tundra
Himalayan
Tidal
Tropical Evergreen
Answer: (d) Tropical evergreen
Question 2 Cinchona trees are found in the areas of rainfall more than
100 cm
70 cm
50 cm
Less than 50 cm
Answer: (a) 100 cm
Question 3 In which of the following state is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?
Punjab
Delhi
Orissa
est Bengal
Answer: (d) West Bengal
Question 4 Which one of the following bio-reserves of India is not included in the world network of bioreserve?
Manas
Gulf of Mannar
Nilgiri
Nanda Devi
Answer: (a) Manas
Question 5: Define an ecosystem.
Answer: All the plants and animals in an area are interdependent on each other. The plants and animals; alongwith their physical environment make the ecosystem.
Question 6: What factors are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in India?
Answer: Relief (Land and soil) and Climate (Temperature, humidity, photoperiod and precipitation) are the factors which are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in India.
Question 7: What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples.
Answer: A biosphere reserve is an area proposed by its residents, ratified by a national committee, and designated by UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) program, which demonstrates innovative approaches to living and working in harmony with nature. (ref: Wikipedia)
Question 8: Name two animals having habitat in tropical and montane type of vegetation.
Answer: Tropical (Elephant, deer) and Montane (yak, snow leopard)
Question 9: Distinguish between
Flora and fauna
Answer: Plant species comprise the flora, while animal species comprise the fauna.
Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous forests
Answer: Trees of evergreen forests do not shed their leaves at a fixed time in a year, while trees of deciduous forest shed their leaves at a fixed time in a year.
Question 10: Name different types of Vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of high altitudes.
Answer: There are five major types of vegetation in India: Tropical Rainforests, Tropical Deciduous Forests, Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs, Montane Forests and Mangrove Forests.
Montane Forest: The forests in the mountainous areas are called montane forest. These forests are mainly found along the southern slopes of the Himalayas and at high altitudes in southern and north-eastern India. Kashmir stag, spotted deer, wild sheep, jack rabbit, Tibetan antelope, yak, snow leopard, squirrels, Shaggy horn wild ibex, bear, rare red panda, sheep and goats are the common animals in these forests.
Question 11: Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered in India. Why?
Answer: Large scale deforestation has reduced the natural