Question

State any three differences between tropical deciduous and tropical desert vegetation.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Tropical Deciduous Vegetation	Tropical Desert Vegetation
1.	Tropical deciduous vegetation is found in regions receiving moderate rainfall of about 70–200 cm annually.	Tropical desert vegetation is found in regions receiving very low rainfall, usually less than 50 cm annually.
2.	Trees in tropical deciduous vegetation shed their leaves during the dry season to conserve water.	Tropical desert vegetation consists of plants with special adaptations like thorns, small leaves, and deep roots to reduce water loss.
3.	Tropical deciduous vegetation is relatively dense and includes trees such as teak, sal, neem, and peepal.	Tropical desert vegetation is sparse and mainly includes cactus, acacia, and thorny bushes.