Question

Which type of vegetation is found in the higher altitudes of the Northern Hemisphere?

• A. Mediterranean forests
• B. Lowland forests
• C. Coniferous forests
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Coniferous forests

Coniferous trees (fir, pine, spruce) comprise one-third of the world’s forests and are found in northern parts of North America, Europe, and Asia in the northern hemisphere. They are generally found in cold areas where winter temperatures go as low as -50 °C.