What do you mean by thorn forest?

What do you mean by thorn forest?

A thorn forest is a dense, scrubland with vegetation characteristic of dry subtropical and warm temperate areas with a seasonal rainfall averaging 250 to 500 mm (9.

What are tropical thorn forest and scrubs?

The tropical Thorn forests and Scrubs are the kind of forests or areas that experience an average rainfall of less than 70cm, which is too less or scanty. ... The features of these kinds of forests are; The vegetation consists of stunted trees with thorny bushes.

How have the vegetation of thorn forest adapted to the climate?

The plants in thorn forests adapt themselves in the following ways: Trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil in order to get moisture. The stems are succulent to conserve water. Leaves are mostly thick and small to minimize evaporation.

What are the animals found in thorn forest?

The common animals found in these forests are rat, mice, rabbits, fox, wolf, tiger, lion, wild ass, horses and camels.

Which regions of India are covered with scrub and thorn forest?

Deccan thorn scrub forests
Area	338,197 km2 (130,579 sq mi)
Countries	India and Sri Lanka
States of India	Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana
Conservation

Why the trees of thorn forest remain small?

Answer. they have long roots so that the roots can go very deep into the soil in search of water and have small leaves to avoid dehydration of water through them cause thorn forests are usually very sunny ,hot and usually receive very minimal rainfall.

What is the method of growing trees in arid region?

Furrow planing

Why do plants in the Mediterranean regions have waxy leathery leaves?

The trees and plants are able to survive the hot and dry summers in the following ways: ... Many plants have small leathery leaves to reduce the rate of transpiration. Some trees like the olive tree have waxy leaves to prevent water loss.

What is the waxy coating on plants called?

cuticle

What does Chaparral look like?

Chaparral, vegetation composed of broad-leaved evergreen shrubs, bushes, and small trees usually less than 2.

What plant has thick leaves?

Aloe

What is the easiest plant to grow?

Easy Plants for Kids to Grow

• Snap Peas. Snap peas are a quick-growing early crop. ...
• Sunflowers. These sunny flowers are a must for a child's garden. ...
• Radishes. Radishes are super fast growers. ...
• Marigolds. These hardy little flowers can take rough handling and still keep going. ...
• Cherry Tomatoes. ...
• Pumpkins. ...
• Carrots. ...
• Potatoes.