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NCERT Class VI Geography Solutions: Chapter 8 - India: Climate, Vegetation and Wildlife
NCERT Class 6 Geography Chapter 8: Climate, Vegetation and Wildlife
Question 1:
Answer the following questions briefly.
- Which winds bring rainfall in India? Why is it so important?
Answer:
The Monsoon winds bring rainfall in India. The rainfall in India is important as agriculture is dependent on it.
- Name the different seasons in India.
Answer:
The different seasons in India are
- Winter Season: December to February
- Summer Season: March to May
- Rainy Season: June to September
- Autumn Season: October to November
- What is natural vegetation?
Answer:
The grasses, Shrubs and trees, which grow on their own without interference or help from human beings are called natural vegetation.
- Name the different types of vegetation found in India.
Answer:
Vegetation of India can be divided into five types -
- Tropical evergreen forest
- Tropical deciduous forest
- Thorny bushes
- Mountain vegetation
- Mangrove forests.
- What is the difference between evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
Answer:
Evergreen forest:
- They always appear green that is why they are called Evergreen forest
- Important trees found in these forests are, Mahogany. Ebony and rosewood.
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands, parts of North-Eastern states and a narrow strip of the Western slope of the Western Ghats are home of these forests.
- They are so dense that sunlight doesn՚t reach the ground.
Deciduous Forest:
- These forests are less dense.
- Important trees of these forests are Sal, Teak, Peepal, Neem and Shisham.
- They are found in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and in parts of Maharashtra.
- These forests are called monsoon forest.
- Why is tropical rainforest also called evergreen forest?
Answer:
The tropical rainforest are also called evergreen forest as they shed their leaves at different times of the year hence remain green throughout the year.
Question 2:
Tick the correct answers.
- The world՚s highest rainfall occurs in
- Mumbai
- Asansol
- Mawsynram
- Mangrove forests can thrive in
- Saline water
- Fresh water
- Polluted water
- Mahogany and rosewood trees are found in
- Mangrove forests
- Tropical deciduous forests
- Tropical evergreen forests
- Wild goats and snow leopards are found in
- Himalayan region
- Peninsular region
- Gir forests
- During the south west monsoon period, the moisture laden winds blow from
- Land to sea
- Sea to land
- Plateau to plains
Answer:
- (iii) Mawsynram
- (i) Saline water
- (iii) Tropical evergreen forests
- (i) Himalayan region
- (ii) sea to land
Question 3:
Fill in the blanks.
- Hot and dry winds known as ________ blow during the day in the summers.
- The states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu receive a great amount of rainfall during the season of ________.
- ________ forest in Gujarat is the home of ________.
- ________ is a well-known species of mangrove forests.
- ________ are also called monsoon forests.
Answer:
- Hot and dry winds known as Loo blow during the day in the summers.
- The states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu receive a great amount of rainfall during the season of retreating monsoons.
- Gir forest in Gujarat is the home of Asiatic Lion.
- Sundari is a well-known species of mangrove forests.
- Tropic deciduous forest are also called monsoon forests.