Thorn Forests and Scrubs in Semi-Arid Regions

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What type of vegetation is found at high altitudes above 3,600 metres?

  • Tropical forests
  • Desert vegetation
  • Rainforests
  • Temperate forests (correct)

Which of the following animals is commonly found in the Alpine grasslands?

  • Kashmir stag (correct)
  • Elephant
  • Zebra
  • Giraffe

Where are mangrove tidal forests typically found?

  • In deserts
  • In areas influenced by tides (correct)
  • In the mountains
  • In frozen regions

Which tree is specifically mentioned to be found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta?

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

What kind of animals are commonly found in mangrove tidal forests?

<p>Royal Bengal Tigers and crocodiles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to trees like silver fir and junipers as they approach the snow-line at high altitudes?

<p>They get progressively stunted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of vegetation is found in regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall?

<p>Thorn forests and scrubs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant species are main in the Thorn Forests and Scrubs?

<p>Acacias, palms, euphorbias, cacti (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of tree stems in Thorn Forests and Scrubs?

<p>Scattered with long roots penetrating deep (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the leaves mostly thick and small in Thorn Forests and Scrubs?

<p>To minimize evaporation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of forests cover mostly the southern slopes of the Himalayas?

<p>Temperate forests containing coniferous trees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What animals are common in the Thorn Forests and Scrubs in arid areas?

<p>Rats, mice, rabbits, fox, wolf (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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