Thorn Forests
What do you mean by thorn forest?
Thorn forests and scrubs are found mostly in regions that have less than 70 cm of rainfall and have trees that are scattered and have long roots and stem that are succulent for conserving soil.
Which forest is known as thorn forest?
In south America, thorn forest are known as caatinga, while in southern India and Sri Lanka it is known as Deccan thorn scurb forest.
Where are thorn forests?
Thorn forests are found in semi-arid areas like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Which is the largest thorn forest in the world?
Deccan thorn scrub forest is the largest thorn forest in the world.
Write the characteristic features of thorn forests and scrubs.
The characteristic features of thorn forests and scrubs include:
- The main plants of thorn forests include cacti, acacias, and palms.
- Trees are mostly scattered and have long roots which penetrate deep into the soil.
- The stems are succulent for absorbing water.
In which parts of India thorn forests are found?
In the semi-arid areas of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana etc.
Thorn Forests: Meaning, Characteristics and FAQs
India consists of about 7,12,249 sq. km. of the area which is covered with forests, of which about 16,491 sq km consist of tropical thorn forests. Tropical thorn forests of India are situated in the areas of southwest Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and also in parts of Uttar Pradesh. Tropical Thorn forest trees include the ber tree, wild date palm, Babool tree, neem, Khejri, etc. are some important.
Table of Content
- Meaning of Thorn Forest
- Tropical Thorn Forest
- Characteristics of Thorn Forests
- Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs