Write two main characteristics of the Deciduous Monsoon Forests. -SST 10th

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Two characteristics of Deciduous Monsoon Forests are: (i) The trees in these forests shed their leaves from six to eight weeks during spring and early summer. (ii) The trees in these forests occur in pure stand which makes it suitable for commercial exploitation. Mention two main characteristics of Tropical Rain Forests.

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