Question

In which forests do we find both softwood and hardwood trees?
A. Temperate evergreen forests
B. Deciduous forests
C. Tropical grasslands
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: It is found in areas with warm summers and cool winters. Hardwood trees are denser than that of softwood trees. Both hardwood and softwood are used for structural and decorative purposes.

Complete Answer:
Softwood trees contribute to around 80% of the total timber production. Hardwood trees grow at a faster rate than that of softwood trees.
Examples of hardwood trees: maple, oak, teak, walnut
Examples of softwood trees: fir, pine, redwood, spruce.

- Temperate evergreen forests are found in coastal regions with drier climate. It has warm summers and cold winters. Both hardwood and softwood trees can be found in this forest. This option is correct.
- Deciduous forests are located in the middle latitude regions and are characterized by losing leaves annually. Hardwood trees are found in tropical deciduous forests. Softwood trees are not found here. This option is incorrect.
- Tropical grasslands are mainly located in the Savannas of Africa. Their vegetation includes a mixture of trees and grasses and the proportion of trees to grass alters directly with the rainfall. This option is incorrect.
- This option "none of these" stands irrelevant. This option is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note: Aromatic cedar is the only softwood tree which is the hardest. It is known for its natural resistance to rotting. The National Afforestation Programme (NAP) scheme, National Mission for a Green India (GIM) and Forest Fire Prevention & Management Scheme (FFPM) are the major schemes implemented by the Government in order to develop the forest areas. Softwood trees are less expensive as compared to hardwood and are known for keeping their needles throughout the year.