Question

Forests grow in areas of scanty rainfall is it true or false

Answer 1

Answer:

false

Explanation:

because scanty means shortage

forests don't grow in areas of less rainfall

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Answer 2

The statement is true.

Forests can grow in the areas of scanty rainfall and this type of forests are called as Thorn forests or Scrubs.

Explanation:

• The thorn forests grow in the areas which receive less than 70cm of rainfall annually.
• In India, thorn forests are found in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, various parts of Madaya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, etc.
• The types of forests found in this areas are mostly thorny bushes relating to the cactus family.
• These plants have some special modifications which allows them to survive in such conditions.
• They have very long roots which goes deep into the soil to reach for groundwater.
• The leaves are modified into thorns which prevents the loss of water from transpiration.

• Thorns also provides them protection from animals.
• The stems of these plants are succulent and they store water.
• Examples of tress found in these types of forests are : Cactus, Acacia, etc.