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Question
What is a Monsoon Forest? What are the chief characteristics of Monsoon forests?
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Solution
Monsoon forest is the name given to the deciduous forest region. These regions have moderate rain, 100-200 cm. The characteristic of these trees is that they shed their leaves in the dry season to protect against excessive evaporation.
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