Types of Forests Quiz

What is the characteristic of Tropical Evergreen Forests?

Trees do not shed their leaves at the same time, appearing green throughout the year

What distinguishes Tropical Deciduous Forests?

Trees shed their leaves during the dry season

Which type of forest is found in regions around the Mediterranean sea?

Mediterranean Forests

What is a characteristic of trees in Temperate Softwood Forests?

Trees are tall and conical in shape Signup and view all the answers

Which animals are found in Tropical Hardwood Forests?

Elephant, lengur, monkey, and deer Signup and view all the answers

Which trees are typical of Tropical Deciduous Forests?

Sal, teak, shesham Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of afforestation?

To maintain the forest cover Signup and view all the answers

Why is wildlife essential for maintaining ecological balance?

To play a role in the food chain and balance ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Project Tiger launched in 1973?

To conserve tigers in India Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes evergreen forests from deciduous forests?

Evergreen forests shed their leaves annually Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a wildlife sanctuary?

To protect a particular animal species Signup and view all the answers

Why are forests considered precious resources on the earth?

Because they provide habitat for wildlife and help maintain ecological balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of coniferous forests?

To provide softwood and have a conical shape Signup and view all the answers

Why are national parks established?

To protect ecological integrity of ecosystems for future generations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of forests have trees that do not shed their leaves at the same time?

Tropical Evergreen Forests Signup and view all the answers

In which type of forests are the trees widely scattered and have spiny, waxy, small, and leathery textured leaves?

Mediterranean Forests Signup and view all the answers

Which animals are commonly found in Tropical Hardwood Forests?

Elephant, langur, monkey, deer Signup and view all the answers

In which type of forests do the trees shed their leaves during the dry season?

Tropical Deciduous Forests Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of trees in Temperate Softwood Forests?

Trees are tall and conical in shape Signup and view all the answers

Which type of forests is further sub-divided into Tropical Evergreen Forests and Tropical Deciduous Forests?

Tropical Hardwood Forests Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of establishing national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

To protect the ecological integrity of ecosystems and wildlife Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of Project Tiger, launched in 1973 in Corbett National Park?

To conserve and protect tiger populations in India Signup and view all the answers

Why is wildlife essential for maintaining ecological balance on the earth's surface?

To maintain a balanced ecosystem by controlling prey populations Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of trees in Temperate Softwood Forests?

They shed their needles in winter months Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Tropical Deciduous Forests from other types of forests?

They lose their leaves during certain times of the year Signup and view all the answers

Which type of forest is known for the shape of its trees being conical?

Coniferous Forests Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Natural Vegetation?

It represents the assemblage of plant species in an environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of afforestation?

To encourage the growth of forests by planting trees Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for establishing wildlife sanctuaries?

To maintain ecological integrity and protect particular animal or wildlife in general Signup and view all the answers

Why are evergreen forests referred to as 'evergreen'?

Because they maintain green foliage throughout the year Signup and view all the answers

Types of Forests Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the characteristic of Tropical Evergreen Forests?

What distinguishes Tropical Deciduous Forests?

Which type of forest is found in regions around the Mediterranean sea?

What is a characteristic of trees in Temperate Softwood Forests?

Which animals are found in Tropical Hardwood Forests?

Which trees are typical of Tropical Deciduous Forests?

What is the primary purpose of afforestation?

Why is wildlife essential for maintaining ecological balance?

What is the main purpose of Project Tiger launched in 1973?

What distinguishes evergreen forests from deciduous forests?

What is the purpose of a wildlife sanctuary?

Why are forests considered precious resources on the earth?

What is the role of coniferous forests?

Why are national parks established?

Which type of forests have trees that do not shed their leaves at the same time?

In which type of forests are the trees widely scattered and have spiny, waxy, small, and leathery textured leaves?

Which animals are commonly found in Tropical Hardwood Forests?

In which type of forests do the trees shed their leaves during the dry season?

What is a characteristic of trees in Temperate Softwood Forests?

Which type of forests is further sub-divided into Tropical Evergreen Forests and Tropical Deciduous Forests?

What is the main purpose of establishing national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

What is the primary aim of Project Tiger, launched in 1973 in Corbett National Park?

Why is wildlife essential for maintaining ecological balance on the earth's surface?

What is the characteristic of trees in Temperate Softwood Forests?

What distinguishes Tropical Deciduous Forests from other types of forests?

Which type of forest is known for the shape of its trees being conical?

What is the characteristic of Natural Vegetation?

What is the primary purpose of afforestation?

What is the main reason for establishing wildlife sanctuaries?

Why are evergreen forests referred to as 'evergreen'?

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