Question

Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?

1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

The constantly high temperature and all year round rainfall helps to produce the most luxuriant evergreen vegetation in the region. These forests are known as equatorial evergreen forests. There are tall and closely set trees with crowns forming a canopy. There are number of species which co-exist together. Numerous varieties of epiphytes are also present here.