Human Environment Interactions: Tropical and Subtropical

<p>More soil splashes out when vegetation is absent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tree cover helps retain soil and reduce erosion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slash and burn agriculture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cassava (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By taking care of the crops (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It leads to soil nutrient depletion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It made all parts of the rainforest accessible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thatched houses shaped like beehives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Queen ants and egg sacs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gradual destruction of biodiversity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tropical deciduous trees like teak and sal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Paddy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agriculture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mangrove forests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elephants and tigers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Terrace farming (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coniferous trees like pine and deodar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tea and jute (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A method of farming where trees and bushes are cut down and burned to clear land for planting crops.

A staple food in the rainforest, grown underground.

Women cultivate crops like tapioca, pineapple, and sweet potato, ensuring family food security.

Repeated use of a small area of land leads to loss of nutrients in the soil.

A highway that made the rainforest more accessible.

Indigenous people were forced to move to new areas due to development activities.

Developmental activities cause damage to the diverse ecosystems of the rainforest.

Indigenous people lived in different types of homes, like thatched beehive-shaped ones or large Maloca houses.

The process where topsoil is washed or blown away, leaving behind less fertile land.

Trees act as a protective layer, preventing soil from being washed away by heavy rainfall.

Removing trees exposes the soil, making it vulnerable to erosion and loss of fertility.

Soil without plant cover is easily eroded by wind and rain.

Plants help protect soil by absorbing rainwater and holding the soil together with their roots.

The number of people living in a specific area, usually measured per square kilometer.

A large area of land drained by the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers, located in northern India and Bangladesh.

Plains offer fertile soil, flat land for farming, and often have access to water resources, making them ideal for agriculture and settlement.

Paddy or rice is the most important crop in the region due to its suitability for areas with abundant rainfall.

Flat platforms built on hillsides to create space for farming in mountainous areas.

The vegetation varies depending on the landform. Tropical deciduous forests are common in the plains, while coniferous trees grow in the cooler mountainous regions.

The basin is home to diverse wildlife including elephants, tigers, deer, and monkeys.

It has thick bamboo groves which are important for the local economy and wildlife.