Forests of the World - Grade 6

A large area of land that is mainly covered by trees is called: _______________________

• Mountain

• Forest

• Grassland

• Plantation

Forests in cold climatic regions are mainly _______________________

Why do you think coniferous forests are found in some part of Pakistan though it is not in cold climatic region?

• As these forests are capable to survive in hot and arid climate.

• As the coniferous forests could survive in harsh weather.

• These forests are found in floodplains where they receive enough rainfall.

• Northern Pakistan has a very cold climate owing to its high altitude, therefore coniferous forests are found there.

Which of these forests are found in the regions surrounding Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn?

• Deciduous Forests

• Coniferous Forests

• Temperate Forests

• Rainforests

Which of the following is a primary forest?

• Forests that are planted by people.

• Forests that have grown with the help of humans.

• Forests that have grown naturally.

• Urban forests

True or False:

Secondary forests are forests that have grown naturally.

• True

• False

The world's largest tropical rainforest is the _____________ Basin.

Deciduous forests are also called temperate forests because they are found in temperate regions.

• True

• False

Give reason: Conifers can withstand snow.

• As they have flexible upward branches.

• As they have pliable sideward branches.

• As they shed their leaves during snowfall.

• As they have strong, supple downward branches and conical shape that allow the snow to slide off.

What happens to deciduous trees in spring season?

• The colour of their leaves change.

• They grow new leaves.

• They manufacture more food.

• They shed their leaves.