Match the following:

(1) Tundra 

(a) Podzolic Soils

(2) Taiga

(b) Grasses

(3) Temperate Deciduous

(c) Conifers

(4) Steppe

(d) Mosses and lichen

  1. 1(d), 2(c), 3(b), 4(a)
  2. 1(c), 2(d), 3(a), 4(b)
  3. 1(d), 2(c), 3(a), 4(b)
  4. 1(c), 2(d), 3(b), 4(a)

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Option 3 : 1(d), 2(c), 3(a), 4(b)
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The correct answer is 1(d) , 2(c), 3(a), 4(b)

Key Points

Tundra Biome

  • Tundra biome is further classified into the Arctic and Alpine. 
  • Alpine Tundra occurs at high mountains like the Himalayas, Andes, Alps, etc.
  • This region is devoid of trees due to permafrost
  • The lowest form of vegetation like mosses and lichens are found in this region. 

Taiga Biome

  • Taiga or boreal biome is characterized by thin potzols
  • Coniferous trees are found in this region as the soil is not rich in nutrients and humus content is low
  • Conifers do not shed their leaves frequently. 

Temperate Deciduous Biome

  • The vegetation in the temperate deciduous biome is deciduous
  • The trees shed their leaves in the cold season and the soil of temperate forests is podzolic

Steppe Biome

  • All temperate grassland is practically treeless
  • Grasses are found in this region which is very short but fresh and nutritious
  • This region is not characterized by much diversity. 

 

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