Consider the following statement (s) is/are regarding deciduous fores...
- A deciduous forest is a biome dominated by deciduous trees which lose their leaves seasonally. The Earth has temperate deciduous forests, and tropical and subtropical deciduous forests, also known as dry forests.
- Another name for these forests is broad-leaf forests because of the wide, flat leaves on the trees. Trees in tropical deciduous forests lose their leaves in the dry season and regrow them in the rainy season. In temperate deciduous forests, trees lose their leaves in the fall and regrow them in the spring.
- Animals inhabiting deciduous forests include insects, spiders, reptiles and birds. Mice, rabbits, foxes, deer, otters, bears and humans are just some examples of mammals that live in deciduous forests. Tropical and subtropical deciduous forests are also home to mammals such as elephants, monkeys, tigers, and giraffes.
- Deciduous forests are home to trees such as oak, birch, beech, aspen, elm and maple. Tropical and subtropical forests also have teak trees, palm trees and bamboo. Plants found in these forests include flowers, ferns, mosses and herbs. In addition, tropical and subtropical forests feature flowers such as orchids and numerous vines called lianas. The average temperature of deciduous forests is 50°F and annual rainfall averages 30 to 60 inches.
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Consider the following statement (s) is/are regarding deciduous fores...
Overview of Deciduous Forests
Deciduous forests are characterized by trees that shed their leaves seasonally, adapting to changing climate conditions. The statements provided discuss key features of these forests.
Analysis of Statement 1
- Rainfall Range: Statement 1 claims that deciduous forests are found in regions where rainfall is between 70 and 200 cm.
- Correctness: This statement is somewhat misleading. While deciduous forests do require significant rainfall, the typical range is more accurately around 75 to 150 cm for moist deciduous forests, and they can tolerate slightly lower amounts in dry deciduous forests. Thus, it does not fully capture the specific range for all types of deciduous forests.
Analysis of Statement 2
- Classification Based on Water Availability: Statement 2 asserts that deciduous forests are divided into moist and dry deciduous types based on the availability of water.
- Correctness: This statement is accurate. Moist deciduous forests are typically found in regions with higher rainfall and are rich in biodiversity, while dry deciduous forests endure longer dry periods and have a different set of flora and fauna adapted to these conditions.
Conclusion
Given the analysis:
- Statement 1 is not entirely correct due to the ambiguity in the rainfall range.
- Statement 2 is correct as it accurately describes the classification based on water availability.
Thus, the correct answer is b) Only 2.