Q. Which of the following is/are characteristic/s of tropical rain forest?
1.The annual rainfall exceeds 200 cm and is generally distributed throughout the year.
2.Soils of tropical rainforests are red latosols.
3.Tropical rain forests are among the most diverse and rich communities on the earth.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Tropical rain forests occur near the equator. Tropical rain forests are among the most diverse and rich communities on the earth.
- Both temperature and humidity remain high and uniform.
- The annual rainfall exceeds 200 cm and is generally distributed throughout the year. The flora is highly diversified.
- The extreme dense vegetation of the tropical rain forests remains vertically stratified with tall trees often covered with vines, creepers, lianas, epiphytic orchids and bromeliads.
- The lowest layer is an understory of trees, shrubs, herbs, like ferns and palms.
- Soils of tropical rainforests are red latosols, and they are very thick.
Source: Shankar IAS
