Question

In the given figure, identify the temperate forest and coniferous forest respectively from the markings $A$-$F$ and select the correct option.

• A. $A$ and $B$
• B. $B$ and $D$
• C. $D$ and $E$
• D. $C$ and $F$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Coniferous forests occurs just South of tundra across North America, Europe, Asia and are also found in Southern hemisphere. Precipitation in coniferous forests is $10$ - $35cm$ in drier parts and over $100cm$ in wetter parts. It occurs both as rain as well as snow. The average winter temperature does not exceed $6^{\circ }C$. Temperate forests are found in both Northern and Southern hemispheres. Their annual precipitation lies between $75$ - $150cm$.