INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ trees are the most prominent of the Alpine forest
A
Mangrove
B
coniferous
C
coconut
D
teak
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spruce is by far the most abundant tree species, followed by fir.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is a mixture of coniferous and broad-leaved trees in which the coniferous trees attain a height of about 30 m while the broad-leaved trees reach only 10 m. Fir, spruce, rhododendron, etc. are important species. The Moist alpine scrub is a low evergreen dense growth of rhododendron, birch, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alpine Forest These treelines are composed of evergreen conifer species most often, although deciduous conifers and broadleaf species also occur, as well as evergreen broadleaves at lower latitudes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pines, spruces, firs, and larches are the dominant trees in coniferous forests. They are similar in shape and height and often form a nearly uniform stand with a layer of low shrubs or herbs beneath. Mosses, liverworts, and lichens cover the forest floor.

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