Natural Vegetation of the World: MCQ Test (25 questions)

Question 1 of 25

Which of the following is not a characteristic of equatorial rain forest?

Abroad leaf trees
BDense shrubs and flowering plants at the lower level
CLiana overgrowth
Dabundance of host plants

Question 2 of 25

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding equatorial forests?

AThese forests are mostly found in the Amazon Valley, Congo Valley and the equatorial Pacific Islands.
BThese forests are practically not used.
CThese forests are very dense
DThese forests are also known as temperate forests.

Question 3 of 25

Which of the following statements regarding Mediterranean forests is false?

AThese forests are found in the eastern parts of the continents between 30 and 45 latitudes in the subtropical climate regions of both hemispheres.
BThe most important feature of these forests is the rainfall caused by westerly winds during the winter season.
CThe trees of these forests have long roots and thick bark and leaves.
DThe shrubs found in Mediterranean forests are called Chaparrel or Maqui.

Question 4 of 25

By what name is the temperate coniferous forest in the Siberia region known?

Atundra
BTaiga
CParkland
DSavanna Forest

Question 5 of 25

Softwood coniferous forests are mainly found in?

A30 ⁰N - 40⁰N
B50⁰N - 70⁰N
C60⁰N - 70⁰N
D30⁰N - 60⁰N

Question 6 of 25

Which continent has the largest region of equatorial rain forests?

AAfrica
BSouth America
CNorth America
DAustralia

Question 7 of 25

Which one of the world's forest areas has the highest percentage of spread?

Atemperate coniferous forest
Bcool deciduous forest
Ctropical monsoon forests
Dtropical rain forest

Question 8 of 25

The name of Mediterranean forest is not-

AMaki
BMatorral
CGalley
DBoreal

Question 9 of 25

Trees in equatorial forests are tall because-

AThey compete to get as much sunlight as possible.
BThe land is most fertile
CThere is abundance of water
DThe concentration of carbon dioxide is high in this region.

Question 10 of 25

Spruce, fir and pine are mainly found in-

AIn the taiga forests
Bin monsoon forests
Cin Mediterranean forests
Din equatorial forests

Question 11 of 25

What are the plants like acacia, cactus etc. found in tropical deserts called?

AHygrophyte
BXerophyte
CBryophyte
DLithophyte

Question 12 of 25

Maximum biodiversity is found in-

Ain the tundra forest
Bin coniferous forests
Cin the tropical rain forest
Din temperate forests

Question 13 of 25

The maximum extent of temperate coniferous forest is found in-

AIn Russia
BIn North America
CIn Brazil
DIn Scandinavia

Question 14 of 25

The most developed area of natural vegetation is-

Aprairie
Btundra
CTaiga
Dautumn forest

Question 15 of 25

What type of forests are found near the equator?

Adeciduous forest
Btropical forest
Cgrassland forest
Dconiferous forest

Question 16 of 25

Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of its geographical area covered with forests

AChina
BAustralia
CIndia
DU.K.

Question 17 of 25

Which of the following forests is found in the largest area?

Aequatorial rain forests
Btemperate coniferous forest
CSavanna Forest
Dmonsoon forests

Question 18 of 25

Which of the following is called temperate broad-leaved evergreen forest?

Amonsoon forests
Btundra forest
CTaiga Forest
DMediterranean forests

Question 19 of 25

The malaria medicine quinine is obtained from which of the following trees?

AEucalyptus
BWalnut
CCinchona
DRauwolfia

Question 20 of 25

Where are coniferous forests found?

Awarm temperate zone
Bcold temperate zone
Csub-arctic region
Dpolar regions

Question 21 of 25

Where among the following are extensive tropical forests found?

AIn the Congo Valley
Bin the Ganges Valley
Cin the Huangho Valley
DMurray-Darling

Question 22 of 25

Which of the following forests is also known as 'Boreal Forest'?

Aequatorial rain forests
BMediterranean forests
Cconiferous forest
DSavanna Forest

Question 23 of 25

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding monsoon forests?

AIt is found in central and north-eastern India, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Brazil and northern Australia.
BIt is also called deciduous forest.
CIn this type of forest, dense bushes and thickets of grass are found under the trees.
DThe density of this type of forest is very high.

Question 24 of 25

By what name are equatorial forests known in Brazil?

AChaparral
BFazenda
Cmaquis
DSelvas

Question 25 of 25

Which statement is not correct regarding equatorial tropical forests?

AIt is a hardwood and evergreen forest.
BIt extends between 10° north and 10° south latitudes on both sides of the equator.
CThe density of this forest is very high.
DThis type of forest has a predominance of trees of the same type.