This PSEB 10th Class Social Science Notes Geography Chapter 4 Natural Vegetation, Wild Life and Soils will help you in revision during exams.
PSEB 10th Class Social Science Notes Geography Chapter 4 Natural Vegetation, Wild Life and Soils
→ Flora – Plant Kingdom.
→ Fauna – Animal Kingdom.
→ Ecosystem – Plants, animals, human beings are part of the ecosystem.
→ Species of plants – 45,000 species in the world, 5000 species in India.
→ Species of animals – 75,000 species in India.
→ Great diversity in flora – Due to varied relief, soil and climate.
→ Total area undçr forest – 750 lakh hectares (22% of total area).
→ Tropical rain forests – Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood.
→ Tropical deciduous forests – Teak, Sal.
→ Dry forests – Kikar, Babul, Khair.
→ Tidal forests – Mangrove and Sundri.
→ Coniferous forests – Silver fir, pine, birch, spruce.
→ Species of birds – 2000 species in India.
→ Areas for protecting fauna sanctuaries – National Parks, Zoological gardens, Bio-reserves.
→ National Parks – 86.
→ Wildlife sanctuaries – 480.
→ Zoological gardens – 35.
→ Bio-reserves – 16.