Question

Differentiate evergreen forests and deciduous forests.

Distinguish between Evergreen forests and deciduous forests.

Answer 1

Feature	Evergreen Forests	Deciduous Forests
Definition	Forests that remain green throughout the year, with trees that do not shed their leaves seasonally.	Forests that shed their leaves in the dry season to conserve water.
Climate	Found in regions with high rainfall and uniform temperature throughout the year.	Found in regions with a seasonal climate, experiencing distinct wet and dry seasons.
Rainfall	More than 200 cm of rainfall annually.	100–200 cm of rainfall annually.
Location	Commonly found in tropical regions such as the Western Ghats, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and northeastern India.	Found in tropical and subtropical regions like Central India, parts of Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.
Vegetation Type	Dense, tall trees, with limited sunlight reaching the ground.	Trees are medium-sized and lose their leaves in the dry season.
Examples of Trees	Mahogany, Ebony, Rosewood, Rubber, Teak (in some areas).	Sal, Teak, Sandalwood, Shisham, Mango.
Leaf Shedding	No leaf shedding; trees remain green throughout the year.	Trees shed their leaves during the dry season to conserve water.