Forests and Soils — 4 World Geography PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

At what altitude are Alpine forests found?

Accepted Answer

2900 – 3500 m. Alpine forests are found at an altitude of 2900 – 3500 m. Silver Fir, Junipers, Pines and Birches are the common trees of these forests.

Question 2

Tropical evergreen rain forests are found in?

Accepted Answer

Brazil. Tropical evergreen rain forests are found near the equator between 10° North and 10° South latitude. These forests are spread in the three largest region of the world. Amazon Basin - Brazil, Bolivia, Peru Congo Basin - Congo republic, Cameroon. South-East Asia - Indonesia, Papua, New Guinea.

Question 3

Which one of the following is a characteristic of Tropical Rainforests?

Accepted Answer

Rainfall throughout the year. The Tropical Rainforest is a hot, moist biome where rainfall occurs throughout the year. Other important characteristics, of Tropical Rainforests are high average temperature, nutrient poor soil, dense canopies of vegetation (3 different layers) and high levels of biodiversity.

Question 4

Coniferous forests are mainly found:

Accepted Answer

Temperate region. Coniferous forests are mainly found in temperate region. Coniferous forests are mostly found in regions of the earth that experience long winters and short summers. Coniferous forests (Fir, Pine, Spruce) are found in northern parts of North America, Europe and Asia where temperatures tend to be lower and winter tends to last longer. Mineral and Energy