Natural Vegetation
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Get startedWhat is Natural Vegetation?
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Natural vegetation refers to plants that grow naturally without human intervention. They are gifts of nature that follow climate variations and do not need help from humans. They get whatever they nee…
What are the two main environmental factors that affect the distribution of natural vegetation in India?
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The two main environmental factors are: (1) Variation in the amount of rainfall, and (2) Variation in relief (altitude and topography). These factors determine what type of vegetation can grow in diff…
Name the six main types of natural vegetation found in India.
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(1) Tropical Evergreen Forests, (2) Tropical Deciduous Forests, (3) Desert and Semi-desert Vegetation, (4) Thorn and Scrub Forests, (5) Mountain Forests, and (6) Mangrove/Tidal/Littoral Forests.
Where are Tropical Evergreen Forests found in India and what are their climatic conditions?
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Location: Western parts of Western Ghats (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala), eastern Himalayas (Terai region), North-East India (Assam hills), and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Climate: Temperature 25-27°C…
Why are Tropical Evergreen Forests called 'Rain Forests' and 'Evergreen'?
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Called 'Rain Forests' because they are found in areas of heavy rainfall (over 200 cm). Called 'Evergreen' because different species shed their leaves at different times, so the forest always appears g…
Name three important tree species of Tropical Evergreen Forests and their uses.
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1. Rosewood - Hard, fine-grained, durable; used for expensive furniture. 2. Sisam - Hardwood used for expensive furniture. 3. Gurjan - Used for house building, railway sleepers, and furniture. Other s…
What are the climatic conditions and distribution of Tropical Deciduous Forests?
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Climate: Temperature 25-27°C, rainfall 150-200 cm annually. Distribution: Belt along Western Ghats (eastern slopes), Shivalik range, Chotanagpur plateau. States: Bihar, UP, Odisha, MP, Manipur, Tripur…
Why do Tropical Deciduous Forests shed their leaves and when?
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They shed leaves for 6-8 weeks during spring and early summer (March-April) because subsoil water is not enough for trees to retain their leaves during the dry season. By April-May, the trees look alm…
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