12 Questions
What type of vegetation is found at high altitudes above 3,600 metres?
Temperate forests
Which of the following animals is commonly found in the Alpine grasslands?
Kashmir stag
Where are mangrove tidal forests typically found?
In areas influenced by tides
Which tree is specifically mentioned to be found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta?
Sundari trees
What kind of animals are commonly found in mangrove tidal forests?
Royal Bengal Tigers and crocodiles
What happens to trees like silver fir and junipers as they approach the snow-line at high altitudes?
They get progressively stunted
What type of vegetation is found in regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall?
Thorn forests and scrubs
Which plant species are main in the Thorn Forests and Scrubs?
Acacias, palms, euphorbias, cacti
What is the characteristic of tree stems in Thorn Forests and Scrubs?
Scattered with long roots penetrating deep
Why are the leaves mostly thick and small in Thorn Forests and Scrubs?
To minimize evaporation
What type of forests cover mostly the southern slopes of the Himalayas?
Temperate forests containing coniferous trees
What animals are common in the Thorn Forests and Scrubs in arid areas?
Rats, mice, rabbits, fox, wolf
Explore the natural vegetation of regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall, consisting of thorny trees, bushes, acacias, palms, euphorbias, and cacti. Learn about the characteristics of this vegetation type found in areas like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana.
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