Geography Papers

(i).   Identify the trees that grow at the highest altitude.

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(ii).   Identify the trees that grow at the lowest altitude.

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(iii).  Shisham is an important species planted in irrigated forests. Name two other species planted in
        similar manner.

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(iv).   Why is Shisham economically so important to Pakistan?
       
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(v).   Name two species of coniferous trees.

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(vi).   Explain why coniferous forests are not found in Balochistan Plateau?

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(vii).   Why are Mangrove forests so important?

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(viii). Give two reasons causing threat to the existence of Mangroves?

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(ix).   What steps have been taken by the government for the sustainable use of Mangrove Forests?

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