Natural Vegetations — Flashcards

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Natural vegetation refers to the assemblage of plant species—such as trees, shrubs, grasses, creepers, and climbers—that grow together in a given environment without human interference. It develops na…

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Natural vegetation is the broad term for all plant species growing naturally in an area. A forest, however, refers specifically to a large area densely covered by trees and shrubs that has economic va…

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Different regions have varying climates—especially temperature and rainfall—which directly affect plant growth. Each plant species needs a specific range of temperature and precipitation. For example,…

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The five major types are: (1) Moist Tropical Evergreen and Semi-evergreen Vegetation, (2) Moist Tropical Deciduous Vegetation, (3) Dry Tropical Vegetation, (4) Tidal Vegetation, and (5) Mountain Veget…

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This vegetation grows in areas with more than 300 cm of annual rainfall and a short dry season. It is very dense with tall evergreen trees up to 60 meters high. Trees like mahogany, cinchona, bamboo, …

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Mahogany and cinchona are two important trees found in these forests. Mahogany is valued for its hard, durable wood, while cinchona is known for medicinal use, especially in treating malaria.

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This type of vegetation is found in areas receiving 250–300 cm of rainfall. It lies between wet evergreen and moist deciduous forests. It is less dense than evergreen forests. Important trees include …

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These forests grow in areas with 100–200 cm of annual rainfall, which covers a large part of India including the Himalayan foothills, northeastern plateau, and the Siwaliks. The climate is moderate, s…