Table 5.1: Vegetation Zones Temperature Characteristics

Factors such as growing demand for cultivated land, development of industries and mining, urbanization, and over-grazing of pastures.

Human occupancy has modified, replaced, or degraded vegetation in most areas, except in inaccessible regions like the Himalayas and the hilly region of central India.

Planting a few saplings and observing their growth.

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<p>Inaccessible regions like the Himalayas, the hilly region of central India, and the Marusthali.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Due to longer duration of sunlight, trees grow faster in summer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Areas of heavy rainfall have more dense vegetation as compared to areas of less rainfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forests modify local climate, control soil erosion, regulate stream flow, support industries, provide livelihood, and offer recreational benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forests modify local climate and create favorable conditions for rainfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forests play a major role in enhancing the quality of the environment by regulating stream flow, controlling soil erosion, and providing scenic views for recreation.</p> Signup and view all the answers