Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Class 9 Worksheet Geography Chapter 5

Q.1. In which climatic conditions are citrus fruits cultivated?

Citrus fruits are cultivated in hot dry summers and mild rainy winters.

Q.2. What makes the coniferous forest unique?

Tall and softwood evergreen trees make the coniferous forest unique.

Q.3. Which are the two factors on which the growth of vegetation mostly depends?

The two factors on which the growth of vegetation mostly depends are temperature and moisture.

Q.4. Name some citrus fruits that are cultivated in Mediterranean region.

Citrus fruits such as oranges, figs, olives and grapes are commonly cultivated in Mediterranean region.

Q.5. What are the two types of grasslands?

There are two main divisions of grasslands: (1) tropical grasslands, and (2) temperate grasslands.

Q.6. What is special about Mediterranean trees?

Mediterranean trees adapt themselves to dry summers with the help of their thick barks and wax coated leaves which help them reduce transpiration.

Q.7. What are the different names of grasslands?

Grasslands are called by different names in different parts of the world: - Savanna in East Africa, Campos in Brazil, Llanos in Venezuela, Pampas in Argentina, Prairie in N. America, Veld in S. Africa, Steppe in C. Asia and Down in Australia.

Q.8. What are the characteristics of tropical grasslands?

Characteristics of tropical grasslands

• These occur on either side of the equator and extend till the tropics.
• This vegetation grows in the areas of moderate to low amount of rainfall.  The grass can grow very tall, about 3 to 4 metres in height.
• Savannah grasslands of Africa are of this type.
• Elephants, zebras, giraffes, deer, leopards are common in tropical grasslands.

Q.9. What type of vegetation and wildlife are found in the Polar Regions?

Polar regions are extremely cold. The growth of natural vegetation is very limited here. Only mosses, lichens and very small shrubs are found here. It grows during the very short summer. This is called Tundra type of vegetation. This vegetation is found in the polar areas of Europe, Asia and North America. The animals have thick fur and thick skin to protect themselves from the cold climatic conditions. Seal, walruses, musk-oxen, Arctic owl, Polar bear and snow foxes are some of the animals found here.

Q.10. Which regions is called "Orchards of the World" and why?

Mediterranean regions are known as ‘Orchards of the world’ for their fruit cultivation.

Q.11. Why animals in polar region have thick fur and thick skin?

The animals have thick fur and thick skin to protect themselves from the cold climatic conditions.

Q.12.  Name some hardwood trees that are commonly found in tropical deciduous forest.

Hardwood trees that are commonly found in tropical deciduous forest are rosewood, ebony and mahogany.

Q.13. Why is Mediterranean climate suitable for growing a number of fruits especially citrus?

Mediterranean climate is suitable for growing a number of fruits especially citrus because these regions are marked for hot dry summers and mild rainy winters.

Q.14. What animals live in the polar region?

Seal, walruses, musk-oxen, arctic owl, polar bear and snow foxes are some of the animals found in the polar region.

Q.15. What is special about Mediterranean trees?

Mediterranean trees adapt themselves to dry summers with the help of their thick barks and wax coated leaves which help them reduce transpiration.