Question

Question 5
Give two reasons to explain as to why we need to conserve our forest resource.
(b)
(i) Mention two conditions required for the growth of Littoral Forest.
(ii) State one characteristic feature of the forest found in the Nilgiri Hills.
(i) Give two reasons to explain as to why the Tropical Evergreen Forests are
difficult to exploit for commercial purpose.
(ii) Name any two trees found in Tropical Evergreen forests.
(d)
Briefly explain each of the following:
(i) The trees in the Tropical Desert Forest have stunted growth.
(ii) There is a gradual increase in the forest cover in India in recent times.
(iii) The trees in Monsoon Deciduous forests, shed their leaves for about 6-8 weeks
during March and April.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1)Give two reasons to explain as tu why we should conserve forest

Ans i) they restore ecological Balance

ii)they maintain biological diversity

2) trees found in nilgiris biosphere reserve in Western ghats is home to moist dry evergreen ,montane tropical forests the Western ghats and the nilgiris are in particular harbour wealth of flora and fauna Much of which is restricted to the region

3)Tropical evergreen forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purpose because they are dense and found in mixed stands. Also. lack of means of transport makes it difficult to exploit these forests

4) ebony and mahogany are the two trees found in the tropical evergreen forest

5)These forests have xerophytic vegetation. Due to less rainfall trees have stunted growth and large patches of coarse grass are found

6)it is because of rise in air pollution and release of harmful gases from factories and industries

7)Monsoon forest, also called dry forest or tropical deciduous forest, open woodland in tropical areas that have a long dry season followed by a season of heavy rainfall. The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. Many lianas (woody vines) and herbaceous epiphytes (air plants, such as orchids are present. Monsoon forests are especially well developed in Southeast Asia and are typified by tall teak trees and thickets of bamboo.