Question

explain major features of throny forest

Answer 1

The features of the thórny forests are:

• The thórny forests are found in the regions which receive less than 70 cm of rainfall.
• These forests are found in the semi-arid areas of Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
• The trees of the thórny bushes have long roots that penetrate deep into the soil in search of water.
• Leaves are thick and small to minimize evaporation. Some varieties of trees are acacias, palms, and cacti.