Question

4 differences between tropical monsoon forest and mangrove forest

Answer 1

Monsoon forest, also called dry forest or tropical deciduous forest, open woodland in tropical areas that have a long dry season followed by a season of heavy rainfall. The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season.Mangrove swamps are found in tropical and subtropical tidal areas. Areas where mangal occurs include estuaries and marine shorelines. ... However, a given mangrove swamp typically features only a small number of tree species.

Answer 2

Monsoon Forests:-

These type of forests are mostly widespread in India.

The trees of these type of forests requires rainfalls between 60cm-250cm.

Mean temperature required is around 27°c.

Humidity required is 50%-80%.

During dry season these type of trees shed their leaves.

During rainy season new leaves are grown.

The trees of this type of forest are very commercially profitable.

Teak,Sal,Mulberry,Pipal,Neem,Sandalwood,etc. Are some trees grown in these type of forests.

Mangrove Forests:-

These trees can survive in fresh water as well as saline(salty)Water.

The wood of these type of trees is very durable and used in making boats.

These are found near deltas.

The roots of these trees are always submerged in water.

These type of forests mostly consists of evergreen trees.

Trees can be about 30 metres tall.

The trees grown in this forest are:- Sundri,Ephytes, coconut,palm,canes,etc.

Hope this will help you.