Correct Answer: (4) None of the above
Explanation:
Statement A: Incorrect. Kelp forests are not montane forests; they are underwater ecosystems formed by large, brown algae (kelp) that thrive in cool, nutrient-rich marine waters, not cold terrestrial temperatures.
Statement B: Incorrect. Pine (Pinus wallichiana) and Deodar (Cedrus deodara) are trees that grow in montane forests, typically in the Himalayas, and have no connection with kelp forests, which are marine ecosystems.
Final Answer:
(4) None of the above is correct.
Kelp forests are underwater ecosystems formed by dense growths of large brown algae, known as kelp. They thrive in cool, nutrient-rich marine waters and are among the most productive and dynamic ecosystems on Earth.
In contrast, Pinus wallichiana (Himalayan pine) and Cedrus deodara (Deodar cedar) are tree species native to the montane forests of the Himalayas. These species are adapted to dry temperate conditions and are commonly found in mixed coniferous forests at high elevations.
Therefore, the statement that kelp forests are montane forests where Pinus wallichiana and Cedrus deodara grow is incorrect. Kelp forests are marine environments, while these tree species are terrestrial, inhabiting mountainous regions.
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