Forest Types in India

<p>In coastal areas and tidal zones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They contain both tropical and temperate forests depending on altitude. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tropical Evergreen Forests = Found in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall, trees remain green throughout the year Tropical Deciduous Forests = Trees shed their leaves in the dry season to conserve water Thorn Forests and Scrubs = Adapted to dry conditions with thick barks and spines Montane Forests = Spread in mountainous regions with varying altitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tropical Evergreen Forests = Mahogany, rosewood Tropical Deciduous Forests = Teak, sal Thorn Forests and Scrubs = Acacia, cactus Mangrove Forests = Sundari tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thorn Forests and Scrubs = Common in Rajasthan and Gujarat Tropical Evergreen Forests = Located in Western Ghats and Andaman Islands Montane Forests = Spread in the Himalayan and Nilgiri regions Mangrove Forests = Prominent in the Sundarbans, West Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tropical Evergreen Forests = More than 200 cm annually Tropical Deciduous Forests = 100-200 cm annually Thorn Forests and Scrubs = Less than 50 cm annually Montane Forests = Varies with altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mangrove Forests = Have stilt roots to survive in saline soils Tropical Deciduous Forests = Adapted to seasonal water conservation Tropical Evergreen Forests = Have dense canopies Thorn Forests and Scrubs = Thick bark for protection against aridity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Found in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall. Trees stay green year-round.

Moderate rainfall, trees shed leaves in dry season to conserve water.

Found in arid regions, with low rainfall. Plants have adaptations for dry conditions.

Found in mountains, varying from tropical to temperate forests, based on altitude.

Coastal areas where saltwater and freshwater mix, trees have special roots.

Tropical Evergreen Forests remain green throughout the year because they receive high rainfall (over 200 cm annually) and experience consistently high temperatures. These forests are dense with tall trees like mahogany and rosewood.

Tropical Deciduous Forests are found in regions with moderate rainfall (100-200 cm annually) and are characterized by trees that shed their leaves during the dry season to conserve water. Examples include teak and sal trees.

Thorn Forests and Scrubs are found in arid and semi-arid regions with very low rainfall (less than 50 cm annually). They are characterized by trees and shrubs that have adapted to survive dry conditions with features like thick bark and spines, like acacia and cactus.

Montane Forests are located in mountainous regions and are influenced by changing altitude. Lower altitudes typically have tropical forests, while higher altitudes have temperate and alpine forests with trees like pine and deodar.

Mangrove Forests are located in coastal areas where saltwater and freshwater mix. They are characterized by trees with stilt roots that help them survive in saline and waterlogged soils. A famous example is the Sundari tree.