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What are some commercially important trees found in Tropical Deciduous Forests?
What are some commercially important trees found in Tropical Deciduous Forests?
Teak, bamboos, sal, shisham, sandalwood, khair, kusum, arjun, mulberry
Name some common animals found in the forests mentioned in the text.
Name some common animals found in the forests mentioned in the text.
Elephant, monkey, lemur, deer, one-horned rhinoceroses
What are the characteristics of trees in Tropical Deciduous Forests during dry summer?
What are the characteristics of trees in Tropical Deciduous Forests during dry summer?
Shed their leaves for about six to eight weeks
Where are moist deciduous forests mostly found in India?
Where are moist deciduous forests mostly found in India?
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What are some animals other than mammals found in the jungles mentioned in the text?
What are some animals other than mammals found in the jungles mentioned in the text?
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Which region in India are dry deciduous forests typically found in?
Which region in India are dry deciduous forests typically found in?
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Which four types of trees are mentioned as growing in a specific region?
Which four types of trees are mentioned as growing in a specific region?
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What are some common animals found in forests with thorny trees and bushes?
What are some common animals found in forests with thorny trees and bushes?
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What is the main reason trees in regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall have long roots?
What is the main reason trees in regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall have long roots?
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What is the purpose of having thick and small leaves in thorny forests and scrubs?
What is the purpose of having thick and small leaves in thorny forests and scrubs?
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Why do trees in arid areas have succulent stems?
Why do trees in arid areas have succulent stems?
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Name a variety of birds commonly found in the forests described.
Name a variety of birds commonly found in the forests described.
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Study Notes
Tropical Deciduous Forests
- Teak, Sal, and Mahua are commercially important trees found in Tropical Deciduous Forests.
Fauna of Tropical Deciduous Forests
- Tigers, Leopards, and Deer are common animals found in these forests.
Characteristics of Trees in Tropical Deciduous Forests
- During dry summer, trees in Tropical Deciduous Forests shed their leaves to conserve water.
Distribution of Moist Deciduous Forests in India
- Moist Deciduous Forests are mostly found in the Eastern Ghats and the Northeastern regions of India.
Other Fauna of Tropical Deciduous Forests
- Snakes, Lizards, and Insects are examples of animals other than mammals found in these forests.
Distribution of Dry Deciduous Forests in India
- Dry Deciduous Forests are typically found in the Western and Eastern Ghats, and the Deccan Plateau.
Tree Species of a Specific Region
- Teak, Sal, Tendu, and Palas are four types of trees that grow in the Satpura and Vindhya regions.
Fauna of Thorny Forests and Scrubs
- Wolves, Antelopes, and Gazelles are common animals found in forests with thorny trees and bushes.
Adaptations of Trees in Arid Regions
- Trees in regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall have long roots to absorb water from deep in the ground.
- Thick and small leaves in thorny forests and scrubs reduce water loss through transpiration.
- Succulent stems in arid areas store water, allowing trees to survive with minimal rainfall.
Avifauna of Tropical Deciduous Forests
- Peacocks are a variety of birds commonly found in the forests described.
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Test your knowledge about the commercially important trees and common animals found in the tropical deciduous forests of India. Learn about the diverse range of flora and fauna that inhabit these jungles.
