Question 2 - Match the following - Chapter 3 Class 9 Geography - Drainage - Geography

Match the following:

Options: 

1. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv, e-v
2. a-ii, b-i, c-v, d-iii, e-iv 
3. a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-v, e-ii 
4. a-v, b-ii, c-i, d-iv, e-iii

Answer:

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So, the correct answer is (b): (a)-(iii); (b)-(i); (c)-(ii); (d)-(v); (e)-(iv)

Explanation

• Tropical rainforest is the biome with the highest biodiversity because of its warm and humid climate and abundant rainfall.
  Thus, ( a) matches with (iii)
  
  
• Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, covering most of North Africa.
  Thus, (b) matches with (i)
  
  
• Grassland is the most productive biome in terms of food production because it supports a large number of herbivores and livestock.
  Thus, (c) matches with (ii)
  
  
• Tundra is the biome with permafrost soil, which is permanently frozen and prevents the growth of deep-rooted plants.
  Thus, (d) matches with (iv)
  
  
• Temperate deciduous forest is the biome with four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. The trees shed their leaves in autumn to adapt to the cold weather.
  Thus, (e) matches with (iv)

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