Question

describe the features of thorn forest describe the features of thorn forest

Answer 1

A thorny forest is a dense, scrublike vegetationcharacteristic of dry subtropical and warm temperate areas with a seasonal rainfall averaging 250 to 500 mm (9.8 to 19.7 in). ... In South America, thorn forest is sometimes called Caatinga, and consists primarily of small,thorny trees that shed their leaves seasonally.

Answer 2

features of thorn forest :

(i) Areas with an annual rainfall of less than 70 cm have open stunted forests and thorny bushes.

(ii) Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh and the dry parts of the Deccan plateau are their regions as their rainfall does not exceed 75 cm annually.

(iii) Babul, Kikar, Khair, Plums, Cactus, and Dates are important species of trees.

(iv) These forests have long roots and sharp thorns. They help them get moisture from depths. Sharp thorns protect them from animals.

Their heights vary from 6 metres to 10 metres. From east of west rainfall decreases and trees turn into small thorny bushes and shrubs. In the Thar Desert, they too fade away into sand.