Question

You may remember reading about Equatorial forests in Nigeria. What are the main differences between the forests of Andhra Pradesh and the Equatorial forests?

Answer 1

Differences between the forests of Andhra Pradesh and the Equatorial forests:

Equatorial forests:

1. The equatorial forests are tropical forests receiving heavy rainfall and no less than two months of low rainfall.
2. They are dense forests with canopies that do not permit sunlight to the ground with their thickness.
3. They are home to a large variety of flora and fauna.

Andhra Pradesh forests:

1. Andhra Pradesh forests are deciduous forests that receive average rainfall is 30 to 60 inches.
2. The deciduous forests have high temperature compared to equatorial forests
3. It is adorned with semi-evergreen valleys, moist deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests, dry evergreen forests amidst which dry thorn are the major forests giving rise to variety of flora and fauna.