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Paheli went to a wildlife sanctuary where she saw dense vegetation of trees, shrubs, herbs and also a variety of animals like monkeys, birds, elephants, snakes, frogs, etc. The most likely location of this sanctuary is in the – (a) temperate region (b) tropical region (c) polar region (d) coastal region

b) Tropical region Forest is a large geographical area dominated by trees, animals of various species, aquatic biomes and microorganisms. Study... View Article

Which of the following briefly describes the desert climate? (a) Hot and humid (b) Dry and humid (c) Hot and dry (d) Hot and wet

c) Hot and dry Deserts have very little rainfall in a year. That's why the climate of the desert is hot and dry. Sahara is an example of a hot... View Article

Out of the given definitions, which is the most appropriate definition of climate? (a) Changes in weather conditions in a year. (b) The average weather pattern for many years. (c) Change in the weather pattern in a few years. (d) Weather conditions during summer.

(b) Average weather pattern of many years The average weather pattern taken over a long time (say 25 years) is called the climate of that... View Article

The maximum and minimum temperature displayed daily in the weather bulletin refer to the – (a) highest day temperature and lowest night temperature of the day. (b) highest day temperature and highest night temperature of the month. (c) the temperature recorded at 12 noon and at midnight (00.00 hrs). (d) the average highest temperature of the day and the average lowest temperature of night.

a) The Highest day temperature and lowest night temperature of the day. The highest temperature of a day is termed as a 'maximum temperature'.... View Article

“Forests are our lifeline.” Write five sentences on this topic.

Forests are our lifeline. We all depend upon forests in some way or the other for survival. Forests provide us with fresh air to breathe, food,... View Article

All the needs of animals living in a forest are fulfilled. Justify this statement in a few sentences.

Animals will fulfil their needs in the forest in all means. Forests provide animals with food to eat. Forests provide animals with water to... View Article

Give any four factors which are responsible for the destruction of forests.

Trees are being destructed because of the following reasons- i) Industrialisation ii) Area needed for constructing buildings. iii) The growing... View Article

People say that nothing goes waste in a forest. Can you explain, how?

The dead plants, dry leaves, remain of dead plants and animals and animal tissue are converted into a dark-coloured substance called humus. This... View Article

Name any four useful products other than wood, which we get from forests.

Forests not only give us wood but also materials like latex, oils, spices, turpentine, etc. Life in forests is governed by factors like air,... View Article

Deforestation may lead to floods. Why?

Deforestation can be defined as the large-scale removal of trees from forests (or other lands) for the facilitation of human activities. It is a... View Article

“A bunch of seedlings were seen sprouting on a heap of animal dropping in a forest.” How do you think is the seedling benefited from the animal dung?

The animal dung provides nutrients to the seedlings. The essential nutrients required for the growth of plant is readily absorbed from the animal... View Article

Two friends shared their experiences of their vacation trip to two different forests. Do you think they would have seen the same type of plants and animals during their respective trips? Give reason.

Every forest has different type of climatic conditions because of which there are various plants and animals in every forest. Two different... View Article

Give names of any four birds which you expect to see in a forest.

Four birds that could be seen in forest are: Kingfisher, hornbill, Jungle crow, Myna. A forest is a large area which is almost covered with woody... View Article

Paheli wrote a food chain in the following way: frog → eagle → insects → grass → snake The chain is not in the correct order. Help her to write the food chain correctly.

The correct food chain will be: Grass → Insects → Frog → Snake → Eagle. Grass gets eaten by insects. Frog eats insects, and snake eats frog.... View Article

State true or false. Forests protect the soil from erosion.

True Forests helps in binding the soil together. Thus, prevent soil from erosion. Soil erosion is a continuous process that occurs either... View Article

State true or false. The forest keeps on growing and changing and can regenerate.

True The dead animals, fallen leaves, etc. all get collected on the floor of the forests. The decomposers act on it and convert it into humus.... View Article

State true or false. In a forest, trees form the uppermost layer, followed by herbs. The shrubs form the lowest layer of vegetation.

False In forests, the uppermost layer is formed by trees, the second layer is formed by shrubs and the lowest layer is formed by herbs of the... View Article

State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, give the correct statement. Forests influence climate, water cycle and air quality.

(a) True Forests keep a check on climate, water cycle and air quality. Forests maintain the climate and water cycle through rain and air... View Article

Paheli while moving in a forest observed that there was no noise pollution, though lots of heavy vehicles were passing from the nearby highway. Explain why?

Paheli was not a able to observe noise pollution even though vehicles were passing through a nearby highway because the forest had a large number... View Article

Forests are not responsible for (a) providing medicinal plants. (b) maintaining the flow of water into the streams. (c) creating flood conditions. (d) absorbing rainwater and maintaining the water table

c) Creating flood conditions. Forest is a dense land or a complex ecosystem consisting of rich biodiversity and supports a variety of life... View Article

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