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Write any two points of difference between

(i) Dry deciduous


(ii) Moist deciduous.


The wet forest is found in areas receiving rainfall between 200 and 100 cm.

a. They exist mostly in the eastern part of the country.


b. Teak is the most dominant species of most forests. Other species include Bamboo, Sal, Shisham, Khair, Kusum, Mulberry, Sandalwood.


The dry forest is found in areas of rainfall ranging between 100 cm and 70 cm.


c. These forests are found in the areas of less rainfall.


d. Parts of the Peninsular Plateau and the plains of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are major areas of these forests.


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