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Grade: VI Geography Unit#4 Forests of the world Exercise Q/A Q#1 Define the following. Here are the one-line definitions for each term: 1. Flora: The plant life or vegetation of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. 2. Fungi: A group of organisms in...

Grade: VI Geography Unit#4 Forests of the world Exercise Q/A Q#1 Define the following. Here are the one-line definitions for each term: 1. Flora: The plant life or vegetation of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. 2. Fungi: A group of organisms including yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, distinct from plants and animals. 3. Agriculture: The practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food and other products. 4. Boreal: Pertaining to the northern regions, especially characterized by coniferous forests and cold climates. 5. Tropical: Relating to the regions between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, known for warm temperatures and high humidity. 6. Temperate: Referring to regions with moderate climates and distinct seasonal changes, typically between the tropics and polar areas. Fauna: The animal life or wildlife of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. Q#2 Describe the following terms. Ans: Here are the one-line descriptions of each type of tree: 1. Coniferous Trees: Trees that bear cones and have needle-like leaves, adapted to withstand cold climates and typically retain foliage year-round. 2. Evergreens: Trees that maintain their leaves throughout the year, providing consistent greenery and foliage in all seasons. 3. Deciduous Trees: Trees that shed their leaves annually in response to seasonal changes, typically experiencing a period of dormancy in winter. Q#3 Is an Alpine habitat suitable for a mangrove forest? Why? Ans: No, an alpine habitat is not suitable for a mangrove forest because mangroves require coastal, saline environments with warm temperatures, while alpine habitats are characterized by high altitudes, cold temperatures, and lower salinity. Q#4 why do you think urban forests are becoming common in the major cities of the world? Ans: Urban forests are becoming common in major cities to enhance air quality, provide green spaces for recreation, support biodiversity, and mitigate the effects of climate change and urban heat islands.