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Class 7 Geography Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

Last updated on June 28th, 2023 at 11:05 pm

[Q] In which part of the world is seasonal grassland found?

Seasonal grassland is found in the mid-latitudinal zones and in the interior of continents.

Tick the correct answer.

Mosses and Lichens are found in:

  • Desertic Vegetation
  • Tropical evergreen forest
  • Tundra vegetation

 

Thorny bushes are found in:

  • The hot and humid tropical climate
  • Hot and dry desertic climate
  • Cold polar climate

 

In tropical evergreen forests, one of the common animals is:

  • Monkey
  • Giraffe
  • Camel

 

One important variety of coniferous forests is:

  • Rosewood
  • Pine
  • Teak

 

Steppe grassland is found in

  • Africa
  • Australia
  • Central Asia

 

Match the following.

Walrus A polar animal
Cedar Softwood tree
Olives A citrus fruit
Elephants An animal of tropical deciduous forest
Campos Tropical grassland of Brazil
Downs Temperate grassland in Australia

 

Give reasons.

 

[Q] The animals in the polar region have thick fur and thick skin.

Polar animals have thick fur and thick skin in order to protect themselves from cold weather. Some of the animals seen here include seals, walruses, musk-oxen, polar bears, and snow foxes.

 

[Q] Tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in the dry season.

Tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in the dry season to conserve water. The hardwood trees found in these forests are sal, teak, neem, and shisham.

 

[Q] The type and thickness of vegetation change from place to place.

Temperature, altitude, soil thickness, and rainfall at different places affect the type and thickness of vegetation.

 

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