Question

Match column I with column II and select the correct option.

Column I	Column II
1. Forest	A. Cactus as major vegetation
2. Grassland	B. Lack of trees, cold region
3. Tundra	C. Grasses and herbs are dominant vegetation
4. Desert	D. Possess several trees, animals and microbes

• A. 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - D, 4 - A
• B. 1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - B
• C. 1 - B, 2 - D, 3 - C, 4 - A
• D. 1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - B, 4 - A

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - B, 4 - A

Forest, grassland, tundra and desert are areas characterised by specific climatic conditions and particular types of animals and plants.

Forest is a community of plants, animals, and microbes in interaction with their surrounding physical environment. Trees are the key component of this ecosystem.

In grasslands, the vegetation is dominated by grasses and herbs.

In tundra, the climate is cold and these regions are covered with snow for most of the year. It is usually devoid of trees.

Deserts are found throughout the world. These are the regions with very little rainfall. The days are hot and the nights are cold here. Only organisms with special adaptations will be able to survive in the deserts. Examples include camel, cactus etc.