G. Answer these questions in 75-100 words.
1. Asia is a land of extremes. Justify this statement with the help of suitable examples.
2. Give a description of the Central Mountains of Asia.
3. Where in Asia is the equatorial type of climate found?give an account of the climate conditions, natural vegetation wildlife of region.
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Answer:
1. Ans = Asia is known as continent of extreme because:
a. It has the world's highest peak - Mount Everest and the world's lowest depression - dead sea.
b. It has recorded the lowest as well as the highest temperature in the world.
c. The continent has the largest lake (Caspian Sea) and the deepest lake (Baikali Lake)
d. Asia contains huge diversity among itself
e. There are different cultures different species and different types of breeds and people were found
f. Asia's GDP will overtake the GDP of the rest of the world combined. By 2030, the region is expected to contribute roughly 60% of global growth. Asia-Pacific will also be responsible for the overwhelming majority (90%) of the 2.4 billion new members of the middle class entering the global economy
2.The Mountains of Central Asia Biodiversity Hotspot consists of two of Asia's major mountain ranges, the Pamir and the Tien Shan. ... The hotspot has many mountains above 6,500 meters in elevation, as well as major desert basins. Central Asia has a long history as a crossroads between East and West.
3. Such forests are found in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Southern China. 2. Equatorial rainforest — Such forests are found in equatorial climate where the temperatures are high of about 28-30°C and rainfall occurs all year round.
Such climatic conditions have resulted in dense, hardwood forests with broad-leaved tree species such as mahogany, ebony, rosewood, cinchona, coconut and rubber. There are lianas, creepers and climbers, tall grass, ferns and bamboos that grow between the tall trees, which makes the forests dense and impenetrable. The forests are dark and gloomy as very little sunlight reaches the ground owing to the tall trees whose branches spread out, forming a canopy. Mostly arboreal or tree-dwelling animals such as monkey, apes and colourful birds are found. Reptiles such as lizards, snakes, crocodiles and insects are found in the swampy floors of the forests. Large animals such as elephants and wild cats are only found in the outskirts as the forest interior is too dense.
Such forests are found in countries located close to the equator like Malaysia, Indonesia, and Southern Philippines.