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UNIVERSAL EDUCATION ICSE GRADE X SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter 9 Natural Vegetation of India 1. What is meant by natural vegetation? Ans: 1. Natural Vegetation: Natural Vegetation refers to the plant cover that has not been disturbed over a long time, so as to allow its individual species to adjust themselves fully to the climate and soil conditions. 2. Examples: grasses, shrubs and trees, which grow on their own without any interference. 2. What is vegetation? Ans: Vegetation: It refers to the assemblage of plant species living in association with each other in a given environmental set-up. Examples: 1. Coastal mangroves. 2. Cultivated gardens and lawns. 3. Explain the meaning of the terms flora and fauna. Ans: a) Flora refers to the sepecies of plants of a particular region. b) Fauna refers to the species of animal of a particular region. 4. Name the factors that influence variety of flora and fauna. Ans: 1. Soil. 2. Relief. 3. Climate. 4. Drainage. 5. Define the term forest . Ans: Forest: It is a large tract of land covered by trees and shrubs.
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