Question

$\underline\bf\red{Question:}$
Explain everything about "Natural Regions"
Sub: Geography [Maharashtra Board]
Class: 7th

$\implies$ With some "Always remember" and "Do you know ?"
$\implies$ Copied answers will be reported on spot
$\implies$ Need some exercises
$\implies$ Quality answers
$\implies$ No spam

Answer 1

Answer:

Natural region

A natural region is a basic geographic unit. Usually, it is a region which is distinguished by its common natural features of geography, geology, and climate

Types

All in all, the world comprises 12 major natural regions.

Tropical Grassland (Savanna) Region

Tropical Deciduous Forest Region

Equatorial Region

Mediterranean Region

Tropical Deserts

Mid-Latitude Deserts (Steppe Lands)

Mid-latitude Grassland Region

Eastern Margins or St Lawrence Type

Polar Lowlands (Tundra)

Polar Highlands (Icecap type)

The Taiga (coniferous) Region

Cool (Mid Latitude) West European Type

Importance

The concept of natural region is essential because it helps in grouping the regions sharing same features into one category. Therefore, every natural region is a homogenous unit in which the climatic conditions, soil, natural vegetation and human activities are uniform. This helps us to study regional Geography better.

Notes -

(Q1) Read the following statements carefully. Correct the wrong ones and write them down:

(1) Due to its mild and warm and warm climate, people from the west European region are not energetic.

Ans: – Due to its mild and warm climate, people from west European region are energetic.

(2) The prairie region is called the wheat basket of the world.

Ans: – The prairie region is called the wheat basket of the world.

(3) The trees in the Mediterranean region have oily leaves and the bark is quite thick. There is a high rate of transpiration.

Ans: – The trees in the Mediterranean region have oily leaves and the bark is quite thick. There is a low rate of transpiration.

(4) The camel is an important animal of the hot desert region as it can survive without water and is useful for transport.

Ans: – Yes, the camel is important animal of the hot desert region as it can survive without water and is useful for transport.

(5) Carnivorous animals like tiger and lions are found in large numbers in the equatorial regions.

Ans: – Wrong carnivorous animals like tiger and lion are found in large numbers in the grasslands region of Sudan type.

(Q2) Give geographical reasons.

(1) People in monsoon region are mainly engaged in agriculture.

Ans: – People in monsoon region are mainly engaged in agriculture because the rainfall during the monsoon seasons provide much needed moisture to the soil and help in the growth of crops.

(2) Trees in equatorial forests grow tall.

Ans: – The year round high temperatures and abundant rainfall support trees in equatorial forests grow tall. Equatorial forests have very dense vegetation.

They are much taller than most trees in the rainforest and their crowns are exposed to the direct sunlight.

(3) Vegetation is short-lived in the Tundra region.

Ans: – In the Tundra region is situated at a high altitude and it is covered with snow almost all the time. So vegetation can’t be grown in this region.

(Q3) answer the following questions:

(1) What is the latitudinal extent of the Jaiga region?

Ans: – The latitudinal extent of the Jaiga region is approximately between 55o and 65o N parallel.

(2) Name any three herbivorous animals from the Sudan region. What has nature endowed them with for self-protection?

Ans: – The name of three herbivorous animals from the Sudan region are zebra, giraffe, and kangaroo.

Nature has endowed them with speedy legs for self-protection.

(3) What are the characteristics of the Monsoon region?

Ans: – The characteristics of the Monsoon region are –

(i) Summer temperatures between 27o and 32oc.

(ii) Winter temperature 15o to 24oc.

(iii) Rainfall 250 to 2500 mm

(iv) Areas in this region get rains in specific seasons from SW monsoon.

(v) Here rainfall is highly variable and distribution is quite uneven.

Answer 2

Answer:

A natural region (landscape unit) is a basic geographic unit. Usually, it is a region which is distinguished by its common natural features of geography, geology, and climate. ... Thus most natural regions are homogeneous ecosystems.