Are taiga and tundra the same?

Are taiga and tundra the same?

The most striking visual difference between taiga and tundra is the presence of trees. The taiga has a thick forest of conifers such as pine and spruce, while in the tundra trees are absent completely. This is due in part to the lack of water available in the tundra, but also is a result of permafrost.

Is taiga the same as coniferous?

LOCATION: Taiga, also known as coniferous or boreal forest, is the largest terrestrial biome on earth. It extends in a broad band across North America, Europe, and Asia to the southern border of the arctic tundra.

Which state has highest forest in India?

Top 5 states having highest forest cover as a percentage of total geographical area:

• Mizoram (85.

  Which is the largest jungle in India?

  Top 5 Biggest Forest in India

  1. The Sundarbans, West Bengal. It is located in the eastern state of West Bengal. ...
  2. Gir forest, Gujarat. This is the best place to spot the Asiatic Lion, the Gir forest in Gujarat is a delight for wildlife lovers. ...
  3. Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. ...
  4. Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh. ...
  5. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.

  Which state is most dangerous in India?

  Uttar Pradesh

  Which is the biggest crime in India?

  HATHRAS RAPE CASE In 2012, it was the Nirbhaya gangrape case, in 2018 it was the Kathua case, in 2019 the rape and murder of a Hyderabad vet and in 2020 it was the Hathras gangrape and murder case. In September, a 19-year-old Dalit woman was gangraped by four men in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district.