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प्रश्न
What are Littoral forests or Tidal forests? Name the principal trees that grow in these forests.
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उत्तर
Littoral forests or Tidal Forests are found in delta regions and along the marshy coasts. They are also called ‘Mangrove Forests’. The principal trees are Casuarina, Sundari, Mangrove.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
With reference to Littoral forest, answer the following questions:
Why do the trees in this forest grow aerial roots?
Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:
A hard durable timber used for shipbuilding and furniture making.
What are the characteristics of the Mangrove and give one use.
Name the various uses of the coconut tree.
Give the importance of the date-palm (Khajera)
Give the names of four important products of forests. Why are forests grown in and around iron and steel cities?
Give one use of Babul (Acacia), Khair.
How do forests:
Have a favourable effect on the climate of the region?
Write two reasons why monsoon deciduous forests are commercially more valuable than other types of forests.
Briefly explain two reasons for forests being ah important natural resource.
