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why r the southern slopes in himalaya regeion covered with thick vegetation cover as compared to northern slopes of the same hills ?

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The southern slopes of Himalayas receive heavier rainfall than the northern slopes of the same hills. Hence, a dense vegetation is found on the southern slopes than northern slopes .

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