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How does the canopy in evergreen forests affect sunlight penetration?
How does the canopy in evergreen forests affect sunlight penetration?
- It reflects the sunlight away from the forest.
- It allows all sunlight to reach the forest floor.
- It has a thin canopy allowing some sunlight to pass through.
- It creates a broad and thick canopy, preventing much sunlight from reaching the ground. (correct)
Which type of forest is characterized by trees shedding their leaves in the dry season?
Which type of forest is characterized by trees shedding their leaves in the dry season?
- Tropical Rain Forests
- Evergreen Forests
- Deciduous Forests (correct)
- Thorn and Scrub Forests
In which of the following regions are tropical rain forests commonly found in India?
In which of the following regions are tropical rain forests commonly found in India?
- Deccan Plateau
- Rajasthan desert
- Western Ghats and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (correct)
- Foothills of Himalayan Mountains
What is a key characteristic of the trees found in evergreen forests?
What is a key characteristic of the trees found in evergreen forests?
Which type of forest is found in areas receiving less than 75 cm of rainfall?
Which type of forest is found in areas receiving less than 75 cm of rainfall?
What is the primary use of wood sourced from deciduous forests?
What is the primary use of wood sourced from deciduous forests?
Which of the following combinations of trees are most likely to be found growing in evergreen forests?
Which of the following combinations of trees are most likely to be found growing in evergreen forests?
How do deciduous forests differ from evergreen forests in terms of leaf cover?
How do deciduous forests differ from evergreen forests in terms of leaf cover?
Which of the following is another name for deciduous forests, referencing the timing of their leaf shedding?
Which of the following is another name for deciduous forests, referencing the timing of their leaf shedding?
In which of the following states would you most likely find Thorn and Scrub forests?
In which of the following states would you most likely find Thorn and Scrub forests?
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Tropical Rain Forests
Tropical Rain Forests
Forests in hot, rainy areas with rainfall over 200 cm, found in Western Ghats, North-eastern India, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Evergreen Forest Characteristics
Evergreen Forest Characteristics
Evergreen forests do not shed all their leaves at once and have trees like mahogany, ebony, and sandalwood.
Deciduous Forests
Deciduous Forests
Forests covering over half of India's forest area, mostly in Deccan plateau and Himalayan foothills. Trees shed leaves in the dry season.
Deciduous Forest Trees
Deciduous Forest Trees
Trees such as Teak, Sal and Shisham.
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Use of Deciduous Wood
Use of Deciduous Wood
Wood from the trees is used mainly for furniture and buildings.
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Thorn and Scrub Forests
Thorn and Scrub Forests
Forests in areas with rainfall under 75 cm, found in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Punjab deserts. Also called desert forests.
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- Different types of Forests exist in India
Tropical Rain Forests (Evergreen Forests)
- Grow in hot and rainy areas.
- Areas receiving rainfall of more than 200 cm are ideal.
- Commonly found along the Western Ghats.
- Also found in the hilly areas of North-eastern India.
- Present in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Trees do not shed all their leaves at the same time, this is why they always appear green and are termed "Evergreen Forests".
- Trees grow close to each other and are very tall.
- They have broad and thick canopies that restricts the sunlight from reaching the ground.
- Mahogany, ebony, sandalwood, and rosewood trees grow here.
- The wood from these trees is hard and expensive.
Deciduous Forests
- Cover more than half of India's total forest area.
- Mostly located in the Deccan plateau and at the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains.
- Also known as Monsoon Forests.
- These trees shed their leaves during the dry season.
- Provide useful trees like Teak, Sal, and Shisham.
- The wood is soft and expensive and is used for furniture and buildings.
Thorn and Scrub Forests
- Grow in areas with less than 75 cm of rainfall.
- Commonly found in desert areas of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab.
- Also referred to as desert forests.
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