Lesson name- Natural resources-Natural
Vegetation and Wildlife
Name of the teacher- Radha sharma
Class-VIII
Subject-Social Science
Time duration-4 days(28-5-2021 to 16-6-2021)
Introduction of the Topics
• Natural vegetation is simply defined as the
plants that grow naturally in an area.
• The growth of natural vegetation depends
upon the climate and relief features of an
area.
• Natural vegetation and wildlife are the
greatest natural resources of the Earth.
Mind map
Check for Understanding-
• Define flora and fauna.
• Name the factors affecting vegetation of an area.
• State the importance of the forests.
Check for understanding-
• Natural vegetation can be categorised into
___________,____________ and _______________.
• Thorny shrubs are grown in __________ areas.
• Trees and shrubs growing together at a particular place is called a
___________.
Check for understanding-
• Distinguish between Tropical evergreen and deciduous forests.
Check for understanding
• Name the temperate grasslands of the world.
• What are grasslands?
Check for understanding
• Tundra vegetation is found around the _______ Pole.
• Name some animals that are found in Tundra region.
Q/Ans
Q1. write a short note tropical evergreen forest.
Ans *These forests are also known as Tropical rain forests.
•These forests do not shed their leaves.
•These forests are found in areas receiving more than 200 cm of
annual rainfall.
•Ebony, Mahogany and Rosewood are typical trees of these forests.
Q2. write two characteristics of the tropical monsoon forest
Ans-ssTwo characteristics of tropical monsoon forests are:-
*Forests have predominantly broad-leafed trees and they shed their leaves
during the dry season to conserve moisture.
* Trees are medium in height (30-40meter)
Q3. How can we conserve our forests?
Ans Some important ways of conserving forests are-
*Protection of forest reserves.
* afforestation – large scale plantation of trees to increase the
area under forests.
•Protection of forests from forest fires
•Encouraging social forestry.
•Encouraging school children to participate in awareness
programmes like Van Mahotsava at school, state and national
level.
Q4. What are Selvas?
Ans SELVAS MEANS A TRACT OF LAND COVERED BY DENSE
EQUATORIAL FOREST,ESPECIALLY IN THE AMAZON BASIN.
Long type-
Q1. Discuss the natural vegetation found in temperate regions
Ans-In temperate regions natural vegetation includes large cone shaped
trees which have straight trunk and small branches.
Trees like pine, deodar, fur and spruce are the main trees of this vegetation.
Growth of these trees stops in summer season.
Leaves of such trees are thick and needle shaped and these properties of
leaves protect them from extreme colder climate because such thick leaves
reduces the rate of evaporation through leaf surface.
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Q2, Write a short note on wildlife conservation.
Ans1. Some of the laws should be made to ban the
killing or Capturing of endangered animals or
birds.
2. Indiscriminate killing of wild birds and animals,
whether are in abundance should not be allowed
by the forest authorities.
3 The more number of National Parks and
Sanctuaries should be established for preserving
the natural habitats.
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Q3.The fauna across the world is very rich and varied.
Discuss
Ans-It is true that fauna across the world are rich and
varied because different type of animal species are
found in our world and they are many..
• But they are decreasing in number so for that we
should conserve by increasing awareness among
school children to participate in the wildlife
conservation program like social forestry..
• It state that wildlife conservation should go hand in
hand as the survival of animal is largely depended on
forest..
Q4.Describe some steps taken by the government
to conserve plants and animals.
Ans-The government is taking much initiative to
protect the plants and animals of country by
introducing many awareness programs like van
mohatsava and special forestry programmes.
They are also protecting them by building
national parks, wildlife sanctuary and biosphere
reserve.
Q5 Difference between Tundra
vegetation and Tropical evergreen
Tundra vegetation Tropical Evergreen forests
They are mostly occur near Equator or
It is found in areas with extreme low
tropical areas receiving more than 200 cm
temperature like arctic, antarctic and alpine
of rainfall and having a temperature of 15 to
(high altitude mountainous region)
30 degrees Celsius.
The vegetation is composed of They are dense and multi layered forest,
dwarf shrubs, sedges and grasses, mos compose of broad leaves and hardwood
ses, lichens and some scattered trees. trees.
Tropical evergreen forest is a type of
Tundra is a type of biome.
evergreen forest.
HOTS Question
Q1. why do trees in coniferous forests have
needle like leaves?
Ans Conifers, or cone-bearing trees, evolved
to have needles that retain more water and
seeds that could hang out until there was
enough moisture to take root. Needles
have lower wind resistance than big,
flat leaves, so they're less likely to make the
tree fall over during a big storm.
Map on Distribution Natural
vegetation
Thank You
