INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The deep jungles of the foothills comprising sal and teak slowly disappeared. She could see tall trees with thin pointed leaves and cone shaped canopies on the mountain slopes. She learnt that those were coniferous trees.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pine-like trees are known as coniferous trees. The word is derived from the tree’s shape. The cone-like form helps to adapt to the environment in which it thrives. The shape of the cone allows snow to drop down on the leaves and branches and not to accumulate.

Detailed explanation-3: -A conifer is a type of tree that produces cones and evergreen needles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Coniferous Forests are also called “Taiga vegetation". It is found in areas of higher altitudes of Northern hemisphere. These forests consist of tall and softwood evergreen trees. Coniferous trees are conical shaped with needle shaped leaves.