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State any three differences between tropical deciduous and tropical desert vegetation.
Topic: Deciduous vs desert vegetation
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Answer
Exam answer
Any three of the differences shown in the table.
Comparison
| Tropical deciduous forests | Tropical desert vegetation |
|---|---|
| Grow where annual rainfall is about 100–200 cm. | Grow where rainfall is below about 50 cm. |
| Trees such as sal and teak shed their leaves in the dry season. | Thorny bushes and cacti with waxy leaves adapted to drought. |
| Found across central and eastern India. | Found in Rajasthan and dry parts of Gujarat. |
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