Question

What is the difference between moist evergreen and dry deciduous forests?

Answer 1

Moist or wet evergreen forests:

The forests which are found in the areas getting rainfall in the range of 200 to 700 centimeters are known as moist or wet evergreen forests.

Dry deciduous forests:

The forests found in the areas having rainfall between the ranges of 100 to 200 centimeters are known as dry deciduous forests.

Moist evergreen forests	Dry deciduous forests
1. They are found in the North-Eastern regions, around the Western Ghats, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.	1. They are found in the northern part of India, and are also found in the states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
2. The trees are tall, straight, and evergreen.	2. The trees are shorter, and are not more than 25 meters in height.
3. The common trees are Betel nut, Jamun, and Jackfruit.	3. The common trees are Sal, Bamboo, and Acacia.