TROPICAL EVERGREEN FORESTS Types of vegetation The following major types of vegetation may be identified in our country (Figure 5.3). Figure 5.3: Natural Vegetation &nbs
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TROPICAL DECIDUOUS FORESTS These are the most widespread forests of India. They are also called the monsoon forests and spread over the region receiving rainfall between 200 cm and 70 cm. Trees of
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THE THORN FORESTS AND SCRUBS In regions with less than 70 cm of rainfall, the natural vegetation consists of thorny trees and bushes. This type of vegetation is found in the north-western part of t
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MONTANE FORESTS In mountainous areas, the decrease in temperature with increasing altitude leads to the corresponding change in natural vegetation. As such, there is a succession of natural vegetat
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MANGROVE FORESTS The mangrove tidal forests are found in the areas of coasts influenced by tides. Mud and silt get accumutated on such coasts. Dense mangroves are the common varieties with roots of
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