Geography Flashcards
(46 cards)
Which forests are found on the eastern and western margins of the continent
Temperate deciduous forest
Is there no under growth of rubbes and trees in the tropical evergreen forest
These forest trees are very tall and have broad leaves at the top the foliage forms a dense canopy the dense canopy prevent sunlight from reaching the ground as a result the under growth is restricted to mosses and fearn
Name the regions were Mediterranean forests are found
In warm temperature regions on the Western margins of continent
Distinguish between the temperate grasslands and the tropical grasslands
Have a nice another name for the tropical grasslands these grasslands can be found between the rainforest and describe in a social zone tall grasses grow 3 to 4 m tall here
Temperate grasslands are found in mtudes of the continent interior their area are located between the deserts and temperate forests of North America South America Australia South and Central eurasia
What are the similarities between the desert vegetation and vegetation
Desert and tundra are similar in that they both have extreme high temperature with little rain crops also struggle to grow in these conditions both pandra and desert receive about 10 inches of rain per year and have a lot of bushes and trees they are both exposed to extreme climate
What kind of plants does sandy soil support in the desert
Cactus and date plam
Where are Sundari trees found
Near the tidal forest
In which forest is the Royal Bengal tiger is found
Mangrove forest
Where is Nanda Devi biosphere reserve located
Uttarakhand
What is a settlement
Settlement is a place where people live interact with one another and engage in variety of activities
Which means of transport can reach the remotest and most inaccessible areas
Helicopter
What does the growth and development of settlement depend on
The growth and development depends on the site and situation
What is the relationship of the urban and rural settlements
Rural and urban settlements complement one another the majority of people in rural settlements area work in primary industries such as agriculture fishing and mining the raw materials produced by some primary activities are used in the secondary activities such as manufacturing and trading in urban areas
What are the factors on the basis of which development of railway takes place
Railway development is influenced by a regions topography climate condition population density natural resources available tea and economically development level
Name the two different forms of settlements
Urban settlement and rural settlement
Which Asian country has the largest railway network
India
Which mode of transport is the most suitable to reach an island
Water transport like ships
Which type of road is constructed under the ground
Subway
Where is the Amazon basin located
The Amazon basin is located in South America
What kind of climate does the Amazon basin experience
The Amazon base in experience thought and wet climate throught the year
Why do floods occur frequently in the Ganga and Brahmaputra basin
As the Ganga and Brahmaputra basin receive the most amount of rain making it one of the wealthiest places on the planet rivers flooding is a common occurrence in this area
Which type of industries have been developed in the Ganga Brahmaputra basin
Agro based industries
Write a short note on the means of transport in Ganga Brahmaputra basin
A good network of roads and railways exist in the Northern plains as the flat surface of the region facilitated laying on the roads and railway tracks The Rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra and their tributary services inland waterways and all major towns have air service
Name the region in which the river Amazon flows through
Equatorial regions
