🌍 Class 7 Geography – Chapter 6
Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers
Q1. What do you understand by natural vegetation?
Natural vegetation refers to plant life that grows naturally without human interference. These plants depend on natural factors like climate, soil and rainfall.
Q2. What is wildlife?
Wildlife includes animals, birds and insects that live in natural habitats such as forests, grasslands and deserts.
Q3. Which factors affect natural vegetation?
The main factors affecting natural vegetation are:
- Climate (temperature and rainfall)
- Relief and soil
- Altitude
Q4. Name the major types of natural vegetation of the world.
- Tropical rainforests
- Tropical deciduous forests
- Temperate evergreen forests
- Temperate deciduous forests
- Grasslands
- Thorny bushes
Q5. Where are tropical rainforests found?
Tropical rainforests are found in regions near the equator. These areas receive heavy rainfall throughout the year. Example: Amazon Basin.
Q6. Why do trees in tropical deciduous forests shed their leaves?
Trees in tropical deciduous forests shed their leaves during the dry season to conserve water.
Q7. What are grasslands?
Grasslands are areas where grasses grow more than trees. They receive less rainfall and are suitable for grazing animals.
Q8. Why are forests important?
Forests are important because:
- They provide oxygen
- They help in maintaining climate
- They provide habitat to wildlife
- They prevent soil erosion
Q9. What is deforestation?
Deforestation is the large-scale cutting of trees. It leads to environmental problems like climate change and loss of wildlife.
Q10. How can we conserve forests and wildlife?
- Planting more trees
- Stopping deforestation
- Protecting endangered species
- Creating wildlife sanctuaries and national parks
Write answers in points wherever possible. Mention examples like Amazon Basin or India for better marks.
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