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प्रश्न
Micro-organisms act upon the dead plants to produce.
विकल्प
sand
mushrooms
humus
wood
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उत्तर
humus
Explanation:
Micro-organisms decompose dead plant material, breaking it down into a dark, organic substance called humus. This enriches the soil with nutrients and enhances its fertility and structure.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Herbs form the ______ layer in the forest.
Why should we worry about the conditions and issues related to forests far from us?
Which of the following is not a forest product?
Which of the following is the ‘biodiversity hot spots'?
In our country, vast tracts of forests are cleared and a single species of plant is cultivated. This practice promotes ______
The degraded Arabari forests were revived by the efforts of ______
Given below are a few statements related to biodiversity. Pick those that correctly describe the concept of biodiversity
- Biodiversity refers to the different species of flora and fauna present in an area
- Biodiversity refers to only the flora of a given area
- Biodiversity is greater in a forest
- Biodiversity refers to the total number of individuals of a particular species living in an area
Name any four useful products other than wood, which we get from forests.
Figure shows a part of a forest.
Write any three activities going on in the forest on the basis of this figure.
Visit a forest. Here is a list of points that would make your visit more fruitful.
- Make sure that you have permission to go into the forest.
- Make sure that you can find your way around. Get a map and go along with someone who is familiar with the area.
- Keep a record of the things you see and do. Observations make the visit interesting. Sketches and photographs are useful.
- You may record bird calls.
- Collect different kinds of seeds or hard fruits like nuts.
- Try to recognise various types of trees, shrubs, herbs, etc. Make lists of plants from different places in the forest and of different layers. You may not be able to name all the plants, but it is worth recording and seeing where they grow. Make a record of approximate heights of plants, crown shape, bark texture, leaf size, and flower colour.
- Learn to recognise the animal’s droppings.
- Interview the forest officials and the people of surrounding villages and other visitors.
You must never collect birds’ eggs, and their nests should never be disturbed.
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