9. Classify forests on the basis of their location.
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Answer:
fTypes of forests are classified differently from one and another depending upon the species developed with the age of forests, soil found in those forests, the density of trees and history of the geological region. So forests are divided into following main types:
Tropical forest and Sub tropical forest
Plantations
Boreal Forest
Temperate forest
Seasonal or monsoon forest
Answer:
→Tropical Rainforests:
These forests are also called Tropical Evergreen.
Location:
Forests found near the Equator (10° North to 10° South) in Amazon & Zaire Basin and Southeast Asia.
Climate:
These regions are hot and receive heavy rainfall throughout the year.
Characteristics:
As there is no particular dry season, the trees do not shed their leaves altogether. This is the reason they are called evergreen.
Maximum varieties of trees are found. Trees are tall with large trunks.
The thick canopies of the closely spaced trees do not allow the sunlight to penetrate inside the forest even in the day time. Thus, grass is not found in these forests.
Hardwood trees like rosewood, teak, sal, ebony, and mahogany are the common trees found here.
Here the population found is very less. Due to dense forests commercial exploitation of these forests has not be possible, making them economically backward.
Wildlife:
Large variety and most colourful animals are found here.
Monkey, Ape, Birds, Hippopotamus, snake, python, Frog, Crocodile, etc. Anaconda, world's largest snake is also found in these areas.
Tropical Deciduous Forests:
These forests are also called Monsoon Forests.
Location:
Forests found in large part of India, Northern Australia and in Central America.
Climate:
These regions are warm and receive rainfall less than 200 cm.
Characteristics:
These regions experience seasonal changes. Trees shed their leaves in the dry season to conserve water.
Trees like sandalwood, teak, sal, ebony, bamboo, etc. are the common trees found here.
Forests are not very dense thus; commercial exploitation of these forests is possible.
Wildlife:
Tigers, lions, elephants, langoors and monkeys are the common animals of these regions.
Temperate Evergreen Forests:
These forests are also called Mixed Forests.
Location:
Forests found in South-eastern parts of USA, Australia, Brazil and China.
Climate:
These regions have cool winters and receive rainfall throughout the year.
Characteristics:
They comprise both hard and soft wood trees like oak, pine, eucalyptus, etc.
They look like Tropical Forest in thickness and variety.
Timber (wood) from these forests is used for commercial purpose.
Wildlife:
Deer, Wolves, Bears, Wild Boar, Foxes, Squirrels, Badgers, Skunks, Owls, Finches, etc. are the common animals of these regions.
Temperate Deciduous Forests:
Location:
As we go towards higher latitudes, there are more temperate deciduous forests. These are found in the north eastern part of USA, China, Japan, New Zealand, etc.
Climate:
These regions have cool winters and receive moderate rainfall.
Characteristics:
Trees shed their leaves in autumn season and remain leafless through winters.
The common trees are oak, ash, beech, etc.
Forests are not very dense thus; commercial exploitation of these forests is possible.
Wildlife:
Deer, foxes, wolves are the animals commonly found. Birds like pheasants, monals are also found here.
Mediterranean Forests:
Location:
Found in areas around Mediterranean Sea, Central Chile, South-West USA, Australia, Africa.
Climate:
These regions have hot & dry summers and mild & wet winters.
Characteristics:
Mediterranean trees adapt themselves to dry summers with the help of their thick barks and wax coated leaves which help them reduce transpiration. Also, here the plants have long tap roots to reach underground water, called "Xerophytic Plants".
Mediterranean regions are known as 'Orchards of the world' for their fruit cultivation.
Citrus fruits such as oranges, figs, olives and grapes are commonly cultivated here because people have removed the natural vegetation in order to cultivate what they want to.
Wildlife:
There isn't much wildlife here.
Coniferous Forests:
These forests are also called "Taiga Forest".
Location:
Found in the higher latitudes (50° – 70°) of Northern hemisphere.
Climate:
These regions have cool & short summers and cold & long winters. These forests are also seen in the higher altitudes. Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia and Canada.
Characteristics:
Forests consist of tall, softwood evergreen trees.
Limited species of trees are found. These trees are evergreen and grow apart from each other.
Trees are conical shaped with needle shaped leaves and trees are found in large groups.
Chir, pine, cedar are the important variety of trees in these forests. Lumbering is the common activity. Soft wood is used for manufacturing paper.
Wildlife:
Fur-bearing animals like Silver fox, mink, and polar bear are the common animals found here.
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