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Why do we experience regional differences in India? Give two examples. |
* The climate of a place is affected by its location, altitude, distance from the sea, and relief. Therefore, we experience regional differences in India. * Jaisalmer and Bikaner in the desert of Rajasthan are very hot. * While Drass and Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir are freezing cold. |
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What is natural vegetation? Name the different types of vegetation found in India? |
* The grasses, shrubs and trees, which grow on their own without interference or help from human beings are called natural vegetation. * The different types of vegetation found in India are - Tropical evergreen forest, Tropical deciduous forest, Thorny bushes, Mountain vegetation and Mangrove forests. |
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How did Sunderbans get their name? |
Sundari is a well known species of trees in mangrove forests after which Sunderbans have been named. |
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How can we contribute to conserve wildlife in India? |
We can also contribute in conserving wildlife by refusing to buy things made from parts of the bodies of animals such as their bones, horns, fur, skins, and feathers. Every year we observe wildlife week in the first week of October, to create awareness of conserving the habitats of the animal kingdom. |
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What are the differences between Tropical rain forest and deciduous forest? |
Tropical rain forest 1) The Tropical rain forest, also called Tropical evergreen forest occur in the areas which receive heavy rainfall. Tropical deciduous forest 1) A large part of our country has deciduous forest which is also called the monsoon forests. Tropical rain forest 2) The different species of trees of these forests shed their leaves at different times of year. Thus they are always dense and appear green. Tropical deciduous forest 2) The trees shed their leaves at a particular time of the year and so they are less dense.
Tropical rain forest 3) Important trees found in the forests are mahogany, ebony and rosewood. Tropical deciduous forest 3) The important trees of these forests are Sal, teak, peepal, neem, and shiskan.
Tropical rain forest 4) They are found in Andaman and Nicobar islands, Parts of North Eastern States and narrow strip of the western slope of western ghats. Tropical deciduous forest 4) They are found in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, Odisha, and in parts of Maharashtra. |
