India, Climate, vegetation and wild life - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
A wide range of species is found in the mountains according to the variation in height. With increase in height, the temperature falls. At a height between 1500 meters and 2500 meters most of the trees are conical in shape. These trees are called coniferous trees. Chir, Pine and Deodar are important trees of these forests. At the higher altitude, temperate grassland give way to the Alpine vegetation.
Advancing Monsoon | Retreating Monsoon |
They mark the onset of monsoon. | They mark the going back of monsoon. |
The winds move from the sea towards the land. | The winds move from the land towards the sea. |
They carry moisture with them. | They are dry in nature. |
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