Question

• Write a note on """" Types Of Soils """"" & """" Types Of Forests """" found in India.

Answer 1

Soils can be categorized into following types

1. Sandy soil- Large sized particles.

2. Clayey soil- These have finer particles.

3. Silt soil- Granular particles having size between sand and clay

4. Loamy soil- consists of even concentration of sand, clay and silt

Types of Forests

• Tropical Rainforest-Tropical rainforests are found near the equator.This is a dense, lush forest.
• Sub-tropical Forests-These are found to the sound and north of the tropical forests. The trees here are adapted to resist the summer drought.
• Mediterranean Forests- This area received hot dry summers and cool wet winters. The growing season is short and almost all trees are evergreen, but mixed hardwood and softwood.
• Temperate Forests-Temperate forests are a mix of deciduous and coniferous evergreen trees.
• Coniferous Forests-There are both hardwoods and conifers found in this region.