INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

SOILS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tropical rain forests grow well in area receiving rainfall
A
200 cm
B
150 cm
C
100 cm
D
70 cm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tropical rain forests can be considered as hot and wet forests. Mean monthly temperatures exceed 18 °C and average annual rainfall is above 200 cms. Tropical rainforests exhibit high levels of biodiversity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tropical rainforests occur in regions of the tropics where temperatures are always high and where rainfall exceeds about 1, 800 to 2, 500 mm (about 70 to 100 inches) annually and occurs fairly evenly throughout the year.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tropical evergreen forests are found in places with high temperatures and heavy rainfall. They receive more than 200 cm rainfall per year. Tropical deciduous forests are the most widespread forests in India and are found in regions that receive between 70cm to 200cm of rainfall every year.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tropical forests are closed canopy forests growing within 28 degrees north or south of the equator. They are very wet places, receiving more than 200 cm rainfall per year, either seasonally or throughout the year.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tropical Rain Forests occur in the areas which receive heavy rainfall. They are so dense that sunlight doesn’t reach the ground. Was this answer helpful?

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