Question:

In which one of the following habitats does the diurnal temperature of soil surface vary most ?

Updated On: Jul 25, 2024
  • Forest 

  • Desert 

  • Grassland 

  • Shrub land 

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The Correct Option is B

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In desert ecosystems, there is limited vegetation, and the soil consists of sandy terrain. The absence of plant cover means that the soil is exposed to the atmosphere. During the daytime, the sand heats up quickly when exposed to sunlight, and at night, after sunset, it cools down rapidly, releasing heat rapidly. As a result, the daily temperature fluctuations at the surface of the soil are quite extreme in desert regions. This significant temperature variation is one of the factors contributing to the lack of abundant plant life and animal populations in desert environments.
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Environmental Pollution

When there is an unpleasant change in the surrounding that has harmful effects on plants and animals, it leads to environmental pollution. Pollution is the root cause of a substance - “pollutant”. We can have pollutants in solid, liquid, or gaseous forms. A substance becomes a pollutant when its concentration is greater than the natural abundance and this increase in concentration is either because of human activities or natural phenomena.

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Some pollutants are scraped into the soil by human beings. This leads to air, water, and soil pollution. If the soil is polluted, the helpful or functional microorganisms in it will die and the fertility of the soil will vanish. The production of crops will diminish. If the soil is not fertile; it will have a harmful consequence on human society.