Geography: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

Topics in this chapter

• Vegetation Factors and Distribution
• Forest Types and Adaptations
• Wildlife Habitats and Biodiversity
• Forest Functions and Human Impact
• Wildlife Conservation and Protected Areas

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-238E5A

   What is meant by natural vegetation?

   1. A.Plants grown only in agricultural fields
   2. B.Plants that grow without human interference and remain undisturbed for a long time
   3. C.Plants grown in gardens and nurseries
   4. D.Plants cultivated for commercial purposes
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2. Question 2Q-EAD9FB

   A region has annual rainfall above 200 cm, high temperatures throughout the year, and no marked dry season. Which type of natural vegetation is most likely to occur there?

   1. A.Tropical thorn forests and scrubs
   2. B.Tropical deciduous forests
   3. C.Tropical evergreen forests
   4. D.Mountain forests
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3. Question 3Q-189275

   Why does natural vegetation change as one moves higher up the Himalayan mountains?

   1. A.Temperature generally decreases with increasing altitude, creating different conditions for plant growth
   2. B.Rainfall becomes exactly the same at every altitude
   3. C.Soil fertility increases continuously with height
   4. D.Human cultivation becomes more intensive at higher altitudes
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4. Question 4Q-12EC78

   Why is it important to conserve natural vegetation and wildlife? Mention two measures used for their conservation.

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5. Question 5Q-15FEA4

   Which combination of conditions is most suitable for tropical thorn forests and scrubs in India?

   1. A.Very heavy rainfall, high humidity and no dry season
   2. B.Rainfall below about 70 cm, low humidity and a long dry season
   3. C.Continuous snowfall and permanently frozen soil
   4. D.Saline tidal water and muddy coastal soil
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