Question

name different type of vegetation in India and describes the vegetation of high altitudes​

Answer 1

Answer:

There are five major types of vegetation in India: Tropical Rainforests, Tropical Deciduous Forests, Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs, Montane Forests and Mangrove Forests.

Answer 2

Answer:

The following major types of vegetation are found in our country:

1. Tropical rainforest

2. Tropical deciduous forest

3. Tropical thorn forest and scrubs.

4. Montane forests

5. Mangrove forest.

The vegetation of higher altitudes are found in the Himalayan region of our country, the vegetation differs according to the height.

i)

In the foothill the Shivalik are tropical deciduous forests. Sal is the most important species of economic significance.

ii)

The zone with altitude 1000m - 2000m consists of Evergreen forests. Beech , Chestnut , Oak, Ash e.t.c are the main trees. These at a higher altitude are replaced by 'chir' & 'chil'.

iii)

The zone between 1500 metre - 3000 m includes Pine , cedar, silver FIR & spruce.

they are the famous coniferous trees typical of the dry temperate region found in the Himalayan region.

iv)

At the height of 3600 m or more shrubs, scrubs, and grasses of Alpine variety are found.

At Higher altitudes mosses and lichens form part Tundra vegetation.

Explanation:

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