World Climate And Weather - Study Mode

[#131] Evergreen forests are found in
Correct Answer

(D) Equatorial region

Explanation

Solution: In Equatorial region, convective rain occur throughout the year providing much needed water to plants which keeps them green throughout the year. The region lies with in Tropic of Cancer & Tropic of Capricorn. It is multilayered dense forest. Few species are Westen Red Cedar, Scots, Jack Pine.

[#132] Grasslands which not support any trees are called ________
Correct Answer

(D) Steppes

Explanation

Solution: Grasslands which not support any trees are called Steppes. A steppe is a dry, grassy plain. Steppes occur in temperate climates, which lie between the tropics and polar regions.

[#133] The term 'Granary of the world' is related to ________ type.
Correct Answer

(C) Mediterranean

Explanation

Solution: The term 'Granary of the world' is related to Mediterranean type.

[#134] Which type of forest belt supplies most of the world's requirement of newsprint?
Correct Answer

(A) Coniferous forest

Explanation

Solution: Coniferous forest belt supplies most of the world's requirement of newsprint. By mechanical and chemical means, timber is pulped to make wood pulp. This is used as a raw material for papermaking and newsprint.

[#135] Which of the following is the largest producer of copper?
Correct Answer

(D) Chile

Explanation

Solution: Chile is the largest producer of copper. Chile, the world's leading copper producer by far, produced an estimated 5.8 million metric tons of copper in 2017.