The forests which act as barriers against cyclones are : (1) Alpine forests (2) Mangrove forests (3) Evergreen forests (4) Monsoon forests

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(2) Mangrove forests Explanation: Mangrove Forest acts as barriers against cyclones and other natural disasters like tidal waves and tropical storms. They act as live sea walls against disasters and help minimize damage done to property and life. They also slow soil erosion and stabilize tidal banks against rising sea level, another climate change hazard.

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Last Answer : Mangrove forests

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Last Answer : (3) Mangrove forest Explanation: Tidal forest is also called Mangrove forest.

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Last Answer : Ans: (c)

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Last Answer : Ans: (b)

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Last Answer : d Sub-tropical broad-leaved forest

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Description : Trees are leafless for a shorter or longer season of the year in: (1) Evergreen forest (2) Mangrove forest (3) Scrub jungle forest (4) Deciduous forest

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Last Answer : Ans: (b)

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Last Answer : Ans: (d)

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Last Answer : Ans: (c)

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Last Answer : Ans: (d)

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Last Answer : Ans: (b)

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Last Answer : Ans: (b)

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Last Answer : (3) coastal swamps Explanation: Mangroves are various kinds of trees up to medium height and shrubs that grow in saline coastal sediment habitats in the tropics and subtropics - mainly between ... grow in areas with low-oxygen soil, where slow-moving waters allow fine sediments to accumulate.

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Description : Rajasthan revives very little rain because— (1) it is too hot (2) there is no water available and thus the winds remain dry (3) the monsoon fails to reach this area (4) the winds do not come across any barriers to cause the necessary uplift to cool the wind

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Last Answer : c) temperate deciduous forests

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Last Answer : (c) tropical rainforests

Description : What are mangrove forests ?

Last Answer : Mangrove forests are natural forests that are inundated with salt water due to tidal effects. The shape and nature of this forest is different from other forests. For example: Sundarbans is a mangrove forest.

Description : Mangrove forests of Ganga delta are known as

Last Answer : Sundarban

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Last Answer : coastal swamps

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Last Answer : Ans: (a)

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Description : State the climatic conditions of the tropical evergreen forests in India. -Geography

Last Answer : The climatic conditions of the tropical evergreen forests in India are : 1. Rainfall-above 200 cms. 2. Temperature – 24°C average, 24°C – 27°C. 3. Humidity 70%.

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Last Answer : 1. They are very dense. Transport is not possible. 2. Ebony and Mahogany

Description : (a) Mention two reasons why Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes. -Geography

Last Answer : (a) Tropical evergreen forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes because they are dense and found in mixed stands. (b) Two characteristics of tidal forests are : (i) They ... is used for house construction and furniture. Myrobalan: Its fruit provide material for tanning leather.

Description : Write the names of the typical trees of the Evergreen Forests. -SST 10th

Last Answer : Mahogany, Ebony, Rosewood, Cinchona, Coconut, Bamboo.

Description : Why are Evergreen forests composed of thick vegetation and dense foliage? -SST 10th

Last Answer : Due to heavy rain, high temperatures and humidity, the soil retains moisture even after the rainy season. Places near the Equator get rain practically everyday. There is thick undergrowth of leaves and trees. The trees grow tall with thick foliage.

Description : Mention two reasons why Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes. -SST 10th

Last Answer : Tropical evergreen forests do not occur in pure stands. The forests are dark and dense so difficult for commercial exploitation.

Description : Name the regions of the Tropical Evergreen forests. -SST 10th

Last Answer : These are found in regions of heavy rain over 200 cm. The chief regions are the Western Coastal Belt covering Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala coasts, North-East India covering Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.