describe the characteristics of tropical deciduous forest under the following heads :- a) rainfall b) temperature c) climate d) important trees e) important animals
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Explanation:
The Earth has temperate deciduous forests, and tropical and subtropical deciduous forests, also known as dry forests. Another name for these forests is broad-leaf forests because of the wide, flat leaves on the trees. Trees in tropical deciduous forests lose their leaves in the dry season and regrow them in the rainy season. In temperate deciduous forests, trees lose their leaves in the fall and regrow them in the spring.
Location
They are located in North America, Europe and Asia. Some famous deciduous forests include the Northeast China Plain, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (US) and the Europea
Animals
Animals inhabiting deciduous forests include insects, spiders, reptiles and birds. Mice, rabbits, foxes, deer, otters, bears and humans are just some examples of mammals that live in deciduous forests. Tropical and subtropical deciduous forests are also home to mammals such as elephants, monkeys, tigers, and giraffes.
Plants
Deciduous forests are home to trees such as oak, birch, beech, aspen, elm and maple. Tropical and subtropical forests also have teak trees, palm trees and bamboo. Plants found in these forests include flowers, ferns, mosses and herbs. In addition, tropical and subtropical forests feature flowers such as orchids and numerous vines called lian5