Organisms and Populations Question 10
10. In which one of the following habitats does the diurnal temperature of soil surface vary most?
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(a) Shrub land
(b) Forest
(c) Desert
(d) Grassland
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Answer : c
Hints & Solutions
(c) Desert show maximum difference between day and night temperature. Due to the bare plant cover, the soil of desert is much more exposed to these fluctuations as compared to that of other areas. During day time, the soil becomes hot and in night, it frequently becomes cool.
