Available Answers

1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. In the tropical rainforest, the average annual rainfall is _____________.
   2. On the World Environment Day, we celebrate our _____________.
   3. India experiences clear skies, low humidity and fine weather during the __________ season.
   4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are regions of the ____________ forest.
   5. ____________ is the first national park in India.
2. 2.

   Match the following.

   Vegetation Region	Species of Trees
   1. Tropical rainforest	a. Sundari
   2. Tidal forest	b. Blue Pine
   3. Montane forest	c. Ebony
   4. Deciduous forest	d. Khejur
   5. Thorny forest	e. Khair

    

3. 3.

   State whether true or false.

   1. The Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India.
   2. Mangrove forests are also known as Swamp forests.
   3. North India is closer to the equator.
   4. The Mudumalai National park is situated in south India.
   5. May is the hottest month in western and southern regions of India.
4. 4.

   Name the following.

   1. The coldest month in India.
   2. The temperature at this place drops until -45ºC in winters.
   3. The thorny forest regions in Gujarat.
   4. This animal is found only in the Assam Valley.
   5. The two branches of the South-West Monsoon.
5. 5.

   Why is the Mawsynram is the rainiest area in India? Give geographical reasons.

6. 6.

   Why is the mangrove forest called as the tidal forest? Give geographical reasons.