Environment 2021 Flashcards
What are the two kinds of savannas?
Tropical and semi-tropical savannas
Savannas are characterized by grassland with scattered trees.
Which areas are most famous for their savanna vegetation?
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
This park is known for its large populations of wildebeest and zebras.
What climate conditions characterize the wet season in savannas?
Warm weather and up to 50 inches of rain
The dry season sees extremely hot weather with only four inches of rain.
How do grasses in the savanna adapt to dry conditions?
They turn brown to conserve water
Grasses grow rapidly during the wet season.
What types of trees are found in the savanna?
Baobab trees and acacia trees
These trees have adapted to the savanna’s climate.
Which statements about Moringa and Tamarind are correct?
3, 4 and 5
Moringa is non-leguminous, while tamarind is leguminous and native to tropical Africa.
What is Moringa commonly known as?
Drumstick tree
It is a fast-growing deciduous plant native to the Indian subcontinent.
What is the definition of a legume?
A plant in the family Fabaceae or the fruit or seed of such a plant
Legumes are notable for having symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
What are primary producers in ocean food chains?
Cyanobacteria and diatoms
They synthesize their own food through photosynthesis.
Which organisms are most likely to survive on a surface without soil?
Lichen and moss
Lichens can grow on various substrates, while moss absorbs water directly from the atmosphere.
What is the purpose of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce (MFP)?
To provide a social safety net for underprivileged forest dwellers
The MSP aims to aid in their empowerment.
What is the most likely description of a tropical rainforest?
Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome
The vegetation is largely composed of climbing plants and epiphytes.
What is lemongrass used for?
Production of citronella oil and as an insect repellent
It is also used in culinary applications and herbal medicine.
Which of the following statements about Congress Grass is true?
It is an invasive species causing crop yield loss
It produces allergens and can cause dermatitis in humans.
What is the role of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil?
Transform atmospheric nitrogen into fixed nitrogen usable by plants
They play a critical role in crop rotation.
Which of the following is a characteristic of foraminifera?
They are heterotrophic organisms consuming smaller organisms
Foraminifera are not primary producers.
What is the primary role of copepods in the ocean?
They are major primary consumers, feeding on plant plankton
Copepods are small crustaceans found in marine environments.
Which statement is correct about Hyderabad’s recognition as Tree City of the World?
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
Hyderabad was recognized for its commitment to urban forest maintenance.
What recognition did Hyderabad receive in 2020?
Tree City of the World by the Arbor Day Foundation and FAO
Hyderabad is the only city in India recognized for its commitment to urban forestry.
What are the criteria for the Tree Cities of the World program?
Cities must ensure urban forests and trees are properly maintained, sustainably managed, and celebrated.
This program is an international effort to promote urban forestry.
What is the Haritha Haram Program?
A flagship program of the Telangana government aimed at increasing the green cover from 25.16% to 33%.
It focuses on urban forestry in Hyderabad.
What is the role of the Arbor Day Foundation?
A nonprofit organization dedicated to tree planting and conservation education.
Founded in 1972, it addresses global issues like air quality and deforestation.
What does the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) do?
Leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Celebrates World Food Day on October 16 every year.
What percentage of freshwater is stored in glaciers?
69%
30% of freshwater is stored underground, and less than 1% is in lakes and rivers.
