Write down the climate, flora &fauna of the following forest in india:(a) tropical rainforest (b) temperature forest
Answers
Explanation:
Tropical Rainforest
Tropical Evergreen forests of India are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as Western Ghats, which fringe the Arabian Sea, the coastline of peninsular India, and the greater Assam region in the north-east. Small remnants of evergreen forest are found in Odisha state.These woods are located on low hills, with an overall height of around 900 metres. Rhesus Macaque, Pig-tailed Macaque, Assamese Macaque, Slow Loris capped Langurs, Wild Elephants, Stam-tailed Macaque and Hoolock Gibbons etc. are among the most common flora and fauna species found in the area.
Temperature Forest
Chir, deodar, pine, etc. are the important species of temperate forests. Between 3,000 and 4,000 m, Silver firs, junipers, pines, birch, and rhododendrons, etc. ... However, at higher altitude, the tundra vegetation is found and major species are mosses and lichens.
Answer:
(a) tropical rainforest
(b) temperature forest
Explanation:
The tropical rainforest is a hot, moist biome
where it rains all year long. It is known for its dense canopies of vegetation that form three different layers. The top layer or canopy contains giant trees that grow to heights of 75 m (about 250 ft) or more. ... Thick, woody vines are also found in the canopy.
A temperate forest is a forest found between the tropical and boreal regions, located in the temperate zone. ... These forests cover both hemispheres at latitudes ranging from 25 to 50 degrees, wrapping the planet in a belt similar to that of the boreal forest.