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Solutions for Geography, Class 8, ICSE
Define natural vegetation.
Natural vegetation can be defined as the plant cover in its original form without much changes done by humans.
In which areas are tropical rainforests found?
The tropical rainforests are found in hot and humid climate with a short dry season. They are found along the rainy slopes of the Western Ghats, the hills of eastern India, the Andaman and Nicobar islands and in some parts of West Bengal and Odisha.
Mention two characteristics of these forests.
Two characteristics of these forests are:
When do the trees in tropical deciduous forests shed their leaves?
The trees in tropical deciduous forests shed their leaves during the long dry season.
Name four trees which grow in the monsoon forests.
Four trees Which grow in the monsoon forests are:
Name three trees found in dry areas of Rajasthan.
Three trees found in dry areas of Rajasthan are:
How did Sundarbans get its name?
Sundarbans got its name from the Sundari trees which are found here in large number.
Which type of vegetation is found at an altitude of above 3500 metres?
Shrubs and grasses of alpine variety are found at an altitude of above 3500 metres.
What is the percentage of forest cover in India?
The forest cover of India is one-fifth or 20%.
Name three products obtained from forests.
Three products obtained from forests are:
Mention three functions of forests.
Three functions of forests are:
In which national park are Indian lions found?
Indian lions are found in Gir forests.
Distinguish between a national park and a wildlife sanctuary.
| Sl. No. | National Park | Wildlife Sanctuary |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A National Park is a reserved area meant for preserving not only wildlife, but also the natural vegetation and the natural beauty of a region. | A Wildlife Sanctuary is a reserved area meant for the preservation and development of endangered species. |
| 2. | Examples: Dudhwa National Park and Kanha National Park | Examples: Gulmarg and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary |
Identify these medicinal shrubs and trees that grow in India. Choose the answers from the box.
aloe vera, basil, neem, peepal, amla
Desert plants have deep roots
Desert plants have deep roots because it enables the plants to absorb water from great depths. It is an adaptation of xerophytic plants to survive in desert area.
The number of animal species has reduced in recent times.
The number of animal species has reduced in recent times because:
Flora refers to plants. True or false?
True
Name the major forests types found in India.
The major forests types found in India are:
The other name given to tropical deciduous forests is ............... forests.
Monsoon forests
Name three states where desert vegetation is found.
Three states where desert vegetation is found are:
(Mangrove/Deciduous) forests are found in Sundarbans.
Mangrove
Which of these trees is not found in the tropical rainforests?
Teak
Which of these trees grows widely in the coniferous forests?
spruce
Mangrove forests can thrive in ............... water.
salt and fresh
Which of these is a bird sanctuary?
Sultanpur
Kanha National Park is in
Madhya Pradesh
Forests grow in areas of scanty rainfall.
False
Reason — Forests grow well in areas where there is enough rainfall.
Thick barks and long thorns help the desert plants to reduce water loss.
True
The wood of the Sundari tree is widely used to make paper.
False
Reason — The wood of the Sundari tree is widely used for construction work and to make boats.
The one-horned rhinoceros is protected in the Manas National park.
True
The Keibul Lamjao National Park is in Arunachal Pradesh.
False
Reason — The Keibul Lamjao National Park is in Manipur.