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Natural Vegetation

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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Card 1Basic Concepts

What is Natural Vegetation?

Answer

Natural Vegetation refers to plant communities that grow naturally without human intervention. It includes trees, shrubs, and other plants that grow in their natural environment based on climate, soil

Card 2Factors Affecting Vegetation

List the six main factors that create diversity in India's natural vegetation.

Answer

1. Relief features (mountains, plateaus, plains) 2. Soil types (alluvial, black, mountain, desert) 3. Temperature variations 4. Insolation (sunshine) 5. Rainfall distribution 6. Humidity levels

Card 3Basic Concepts

What is India's global ranking in terms of vegetation diversity?

Answer

India holds the 10th position in the world and 4th position in Asia in terms of vegetation diversity. India has about 5000 varieties of trees, out of which 450 are commercially useful.

Card 4Types of Vegetation

Name the five types of Natural Vegetation Regions in India.

Answer

1. Tropical Rain Forests (Evergreen) 2. Tropical Deciduous Forests (Monsoon) 3. Tropical Desert Vegetation (Thorny) 4. Temperate Forests and Grasslands 5. Mangrove (Tidal) Forests

Card 5Tropical Rain Forests

Where are Tropical Rain Forests found and what are their rainfall and temperature requirements?

Answer

Distribution: Western Ghats, Lakshadweep, Andaman-Nicobar Islands, upper Assam, coastal Tamil Nadu Requirements: Annual rainfall exceeds 200 cm, temperature more than 22°C Trees: Mahogany, ebony, rose

Card 6Tropical Rain Forests

Why are Tropical Rain Forests also called Evergreen Forests?

Answer

They are called Evergreen Forests because: - Trees remain green throughout the year - There is no autumn season - Trees don't shed all their leaves at once - High humidity and consistent temperature m

Card 7Tropical Deciduous Forests

What are the characteristics of Tropical Deciduous Forests and why are they called Monsoon Forests?

Answer

Characteristics: - Trees shed leaves for 6-8 weeks during autumn - Different species shed leaves at different times - Rainfall: 70-200 cm annually Called Monsoon Forests because trees shed leaves acco

Card 8Tropical Deciduous Forests

Name the major trees found in Tropical Deciduous Forests.

Answer

Major trees include: - Teak - Sal (Saal) - Sesame - Sandalwood - Kher (Acacia catechu) - Bamboo

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