Understanding Forests and Vegetation in Nigeria

What is the scientific study and management of forests and their resources called?

• Forestry

• Botany

• Ecology

• Agriculture

What are the two types of forests mentioned?

• Evergreen Forest and Deciduous Forest

• Tropical Forest and Temperate Forest

• Boreal Forest and Rainforest

• Savanna and Grassland

What accounts for 75 percent of the earth's surface?

• Forests

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Mountains

What is the role of forests in maintaining ecological balance?

• Producing oxygen

• Storing carbon

• Regulating water cycles

• All of the above

What are the four major layers of a typical forest?

• Emergent layer, Canopy, Understory, Forest floor

• Roots, Trunk, Canopy, Leaves

• Ground, Understory, Canopy, Emergent

• Forest floor, Canopy, Roots, Trunk

What is the characteristic of the Forest Zone in Nigeria?

• Significant tree cover and long periods of rainfall

• Short grasses and scattered trees

• Sparse vegetation

• High altitude and cooler temperatures

What type of vegetation is found in the Montane zone?

• Tropical mountain species

• Desert plants

• Savanna grasses

• Wetland plants

What is the rainfall in the Sahel Savanna zone?

• Less than 600 mm/year

• 600-1,000 mm/year

• 1,000-1,500 mm/year

• More than 1,500 mm/year

What type of crops are commonly grown in the Sudan Savanna?

• Groundnuts, millet, sorghum, maize, and cotton

• Rice, yams, and cassava

• Cocoa and rubber

• Vegetables and fruits

What is the dominant tree in the Mangrove Swamp Forest?

• Mangroves

• Pine

• Oak

• Cedar