Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The Coniferous Forests are found in higher latitudes of Northern Hemisphere.
2. Grasslands are the specialty of this region.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: In the higher latitudes (50° - 70°) of Northern Hemisphere the spectacular Coniferous Forests are found. These are also called as Taiga. These forests are also seen in the higher altitudes. Chir, pine, cedar are the important variety of trees in these forests. Silver fox, mink, polar bear are the common animals found here.