Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Geography
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Overview
Notice how rainfall, relief, and climate shape the living world of Brazil and India in different ways. Dense evergreen forests grow where rainfall is heavy, while thorny shrubs and grasses appear where rainfall is low. Wildlife also changes with habitat: swampy areas, rivers, coastal regions, forest
Key Concepts
In Brazil
In Brazil, rainfall changes with physiography, and it reduces as one moves away from the equator. Where rainfall is high throughout the year, evergree
Evergreen forests grow where rainfall
Evergreen forests grow where rainfall is available throughout the year. Their trees have broad green leaves and hardwood. Examples include mahogany, r
Deciduous forests grow in regions receiving
Deciduous forests grow in regions receiving 1000 mm to 2000 mm of rainfall. Trees shed their leaves in the dry season to reduce water loss by evaporat
Where rainfall is less than 500
Where rainfall is less than 500 mm and summers remain dry for a long time, thorny and shrub-type vegetation grows. The plants have small leaves. Examp
Swampy areas
Swampy areas, estuaries, and lagoons near coastal areas with saline soil and moist climate support mangrove vegetation. In India, this is called Sunde
Learning Objectives
- Understand how rainfall and physiography affect natural vegetation.
- Identify major vegetation types in Brazil and India.
- Recognize important forest characteristics and example plants.
- Explain how wildlife is linked to habitat and climate.
- Compare the biodiversity of Brazil and India.
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