Thorn Forests and Scrubs: Vegetation in Arid Regions

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What common trees are found in the Alpine forests at high altitudes?

Silver fir, junipers, pines, birches

Which nomadic tribes extensively use the Alpine grasslands for grazing?

Gujjars, Bakarwals

What type of vegetation is found at higher altitudes where mosses and lichens are common?

Tundra vegetation

Which famous animal is found in the mangrove tidal forests?

Royal Bengal Tiger Signup and view all the answers

Name some animals commonly found in the Alpine forests.

Kashmir stag, snow leopard, yak, bear, red panda Signup and view all the answers

What type of vegetation is found in regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall?

Thorny trees and bushes Signup and view all the answers

How do trees in thorn forests adapt to the arid conditions?

Trees have long roots penetrating deep into the soil to get moisture. Stems are succulent to conserve water, and leaves are thick and small to minimize evaporation. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main plant species found in thorn forests and scrubs?

Acacias, palms, euphorbias, and cacti Signup and view all the answers

What is the common type of forests found between 1000 and 2000 metres in mountainous areas?

Wet temperate forests with evergreen broad-leaf trees like oaks and chestnuts Signup and view all the answers

What type of forests are found between 1500 and 3000 metres in mountainous regions?

Temperate forests with coniferous trees like pine, deodar, silver fir, spruce, and cedar Signup and view all the answers