Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following characteristics is NOT correct about Tropical Evergreen forests?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is These forests receive annual precipitation of about 100 cm.
Key Points
- Tropical evergreen forests are found in regions where the annual rainfall is more than 200cm. Hence Statement 3 is not correct.
- The forests thrive well at a monthly mean temperature of 18 degrees Celsius or higher in the coldest months.
- Tropical Evergreen forests are dense, multi-layered and harbor many types of plants and animals. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
- Due to the dense growth of trees, the tropical evergreen forests the sunlight cannot reach the ground.
- This type of forest is rich in numerous species of trees which reach great heights of up to 60 m or above. Hence Statement 2 is correct.
- Some important trees of the tropical evergreen forest are Ebony, Mahogany. Rosewood, Rubber, and Cinchona.
- Bamboos, Sandalwood, Khair, Kusum, Mulberry are commercially important species.
- These are found on the Eastern and Western slopes of the Western Ghats and in warm and humid areas. Hence Statement 4 is correct.
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