Oxford University Press solutions for Voyage Geography [English] Class 7 chapter 13 - Europe: Climate, Natural Vegetation, Wildlife; Forest, Minerals & Power Resources [Latest edition]

Why is London at 51°N not so cold in winter as New York at 41°N?

Discuss the importance of ocean currents and winds for the climate of Europe.

Several factors affect the climate of a place. Similarly, several factors affect the personality and nature of human beings.
(a) Can you name a few factors that affect the nature and personality of people?
(b) Do you think people can remain unaffected by their surroundings?

Write true or false. Correct the false statement.
Eastern Europe receives rainfall throughout the year.

Write true or false. Correct the false statement.
Softwood trees such as pine, fir, and spruce are found in the taiga belt.

Mixed forests consist of grass, moss, softwood trees, hardwood trees, and thorny vegetation.

Write true or false. Correct the false statement.
Only mosses, lichens, and small colourful flowers grow in the steppes of Eurasia

Write true or false. Correct the false statement.
Wild cats and large fur-bearing animals are not found anywhere in Europe.

A list of names of Wildlife and Vegetation species has been provided.
Write them in the appropriate Columns given below.
Pine, Oak, Lynx, lichen, myrtle, olive, squirrel, seal, moss, spruce, beech, laurel, penguin, short grass.

Choose the correct answer.
An ocean current that keeps the coasts of northern Europe frost-free in winter:

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A major part of Europe has moderate climate because it is located in :

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Onshore winds that bring rainfall in winter to the countries around the Mediterranean Sea :

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A region of extensive evergreen trees, with needle-like leaves and home to small fur-bearing animals

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A region well-known for olives, oleander, and orange trees:

How does the climate of Europe change from :

(a) east to west
(b) north to south

List the factors that affect the climate of Europe

How is the vegetation of the Mediterranean region able to withstand the summer drought conditions?

What changes have human beings brought about in the temperate grasslands of Europe?

Name a few minerals found in large quantities in Europe.

Explain how relief features, winds, and ocean currents affect the climate of Europe.

What is the difference between maritime and continental climates?

With the help of two examples from Europe, show how the vegetation of Europe is closely related to climate.

What do the terms ‘tundra’, ‘taiga’, and ‘steppes’ refer to? Explain each of the terms and state where each is found.

How has the wildlife of the tundra adapted to the climate?

Why has the area under forest in Europe dropped from 80 percent to 30 percent in recent years?

On the blank outline map of Europe do as directed.

1. Use different colours to show the various climatic regions of Europe.
2. Mark the areas that have (i) Steppes and (ii) Mediterranean forests.

This is a photograph of a Great Bustard

1. In which vegetation belt is this bird mostly found?
2. Name two other animals from this vegetation belt.

Collect pictures and information on the natural vegetation and wildlife of Europe from encyclopedias and the Internet, and make a scrapbook.