Question
How are the tropical evergreen forests different from the tropical deciduous forests?

Answer

Tropical Evergreen Forests Tropical Deciduous Forests
$(i)$ These are found in areas having an annual rainfall of over $300 \ cm$ These are found in areas having an annual rainfall of $100-200 \ cm$
$(ii)$ There are no distinct seasons as they remain humid They have distinct dry and wet seasons
$(iii)$ The temperature varies between $25^\circ - 27^\circ$ or above They have a lower range of temperature
$(iv)$ The trees grow up to $60 m$ The trees are shorter
$(v)$ These are dense forests They are not dense as trees don't grow close to each other.
$(vi)$ They are evergreen forests, ie. do not shed their leaves These trees shed their leaves in the season to conserve water
$(vii)$ They are difficult to use for commercial purpose as are impenetrable They are of great economic importance
$(viii)$ Trees found here are Shisham, ebony, rosewood, telsar, tun $($red cedar$)$, mahogany and bamboo Trees are found here are real teak, sal, mahua, Khair, sandalwood, jackfruit, semal, myrobola, and banyan
$(ix)$ These forests are found in Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, north$-$eastern hills and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India These forests are found in most of India from Western ghats to Shivalik range in the north and north$-$eastern region and the Deccan Plateau

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