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L-2, Land, Soil & Water; L-3, Natural Vegetation & Wildlife

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In Tropical Rain Forests, which are the most important trees?

a)

Mahogany, ebony, rosewood

b)

Mahogany, ebony, rubber

c)

Mahogany, ebony, palm

d)

Mahogany, ebony, peepal

2.

The assemblage of plant species in an environment is known as (a)   .

3.

Natural Vegetation includes the following:

a)

Forests, shrubs and grasslands

b)

Forests, shrubs and farmlands

c)

Forests, terrace gardens and farmlands

d)

Shrubs, grasslands and community parks

4.

These forests are found in areas which have dry summers and moderate rainfall during winters.

a)

Tropical Softwood Forests

b)

Tropical Evergreen Forests

c)

Tropical Deciduous Forests

d)

Mediterranean Forests

5.

Which of the following is true in the case of Tropical Deciduous Forests?

a)

Receive rainfall during June-September.

b)

Trees are medium in size (30-40 mts.)

c)

Are denser Tropical Evergreen Forests.

d)

Trees shed leaves during the dry season to conserve moisture.

6.

The following is an important factor for plant growth in an environment:

a)

Temperature

b)

Rainfall

c)

All of the above

d)

None of the above

7.

(a)   forests receive precipitation in the form of snow.

8.

(a)   are the breathing lungs of civilisation.

9.

Wildlife includes non- (a)   animals, such as birds, fishes and animals, which make forests their natural habitat.

10.

Wildlife is important because:

a)

It has aesthetic value.

b)

It maintains ecological balance.

c)

It boosts tourism.

d)

All of the above.

11.

In a National Park, people can collect firewood, timber and herbs for research.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Project Tiger was launched in India in:

a)

1972

b)

1973

c)

1783

d)

2001

13.

Identify the location of the given feature on the map.

a)

South China

b)

South East Asia

c)

South America

d)

Myanmar

14.

Which of the following is suitable for restoring soil fertility?

a)

terrace farming

b)

contour ploughing

c)

shifting agriculture along the hill slopes

d)

rotation of crops

15.

Maintenance of lakes and ponds is essential for-

a)

increasing surface runoff

b)

increasing water table

c)

increasing soil fertility

d)

recycling of water

16.

Identify the location of the given feature on the map.

a)

Sahara Desert

b)

Arabian Desert

c)

Kalahari Desert

d)

Central Eurasia

17.

Identify the location of the given feature on the map.

a)

Amazon Basin

b)

Ganga Basin

c)

Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin

d)

Nile Basin

18.

The thick forests of Amazon Basin are:

a)

Tropical Deciduous Forests

b)

Tropical Rain Forests

c)

Mediterranean Forests

d)

Temperate Softwood Forests

19.

The percentage of fresh water on the earth is :

a)

3%

b)

7.2%

c)

0.3%

d)

21%

20.

The original rock from which soil is formed by the process of weathering is known as (a)   rock.