1. A large number of species are found within a small unit of area of: [CDS 1999]

2. The tropical rain forests are dense and varied because of: [CDS 1994]

3. The 'Climate' is the average atmospheric conditions of an area over a considerable period of time. For proper conclusions - observations are needed for a minimum period of:

4. Match the following: [NDA 2002] Cities Natural Regions A. Darwin 1. China type B. New Orleans 2. Equatorial type C. San Francisco 3. Mediterranean type D. Vancouver 4. Tropical Monsoon type 5. West European Type A B C D

5. Which one of the following areas is dominant in hunting and gathering? [IAS 2004]

6. The temperature decreases towards poles - because :

7. The climate best suited for horticulture is :

8. In which of the following types of climate does the temperature never rise above 10°C throughout the year?

9. Zebras inhabit:

10. Match the following: [CDS 1992] A. South Africa 1. Crude oil B. Saudi Arabia 2. Copper C. Chile 3. Diamond D. Zaire 4. Gold 5. Aluminium A B C D

11. Which of the following statements is false?

12. Consider the following statements associated with Mediterranean climate: 1. It is so named because it occurs extensively in the periphery of Mediterranean sea. 2. These lands are exposed to hot - dry - land winds during the summer months. 3. The seasonal range of temperatures is considerable less than that in other areas of corresponding latitudes. Which of these statements are correct? [COS 1999)

13. The Mediterranean lands are' often called the World's: [IFS 1990]

14. Which of the following climatic characteristic is related to tropical deserts?

15. Deserts such as Sahara are generally found between 20° and 30° latitudes in western parts of the continents. This is because these regions:

16. The Tropical Rain forest type of climate is characterised by: [CDS 1992]

17. Which of the following is an example of Mid-latitude desert ?

18. The Appalachian coal fields - one of the important coal fields in the world - are located in:

19. Which type of forest belt supplies most of the world's requirement of newsprint? [Stenographers' Exam 1993]

20. Which of the following is a tropical monsoon crop? [RRB 1992]

21. The driest spot on earth is in the Atacama desert - parts of which went without rain for 400 years. The Atacama is in :

22. The Appalachian highland of North America are economically important mainly because of:

23. Grasses are almost absent in :

24. Wood pulp comes from:

25. Tropical evergreen forests remain evergreen because :