Question

Vegetation is scarce in the high altitudes of Himalayas. Give geographical reasons

Answer 1

The himalayan vegetation is scarce in the high altitudes of Himalayas because it face quick melting of glaciers and permanent snow.

 Apart from that, they do not receive enough rain. It is one of the significant facts to know that the vegetable at the high altitudes of Himalayas are at the danger of retreating downslope or dying off due to the climate change.

It is the big threaten to the rich biodiversity of the region.

Answer 2

Answer:

(1) The temperature at high altitude of Himalayas is almost 0 degree Celsius throughout the year. the area is almost snow covered for most of the days in year .

(2) Due to servere cold vegetation do not grow in the High altitudes of Himalayas.

(3) During summer , the snow start melting and its effect some seasonal flower trees grow in the higher altitude of Himalayas. these trees are extinct during winter. therefore, vegetation is scarce in the High altitude of Himalayas.