Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes Montane Wet Temperate Forests?

1. These forests grow at altitudes between 1800 and 3000 meters above sea level.
2. The average annual rainfall in these forests is typically between 50 cm and 100 cm.
3. They are characterized by deciduous trees that shed their leaves annually.
4. Prominent species include pines, cedars, and silver firs.

• A. i, iv
• B. iii only
• C. i only
• D. All

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i only

• Montane Wet Temperate Forests are found at higher elevations, typically between 1800 and 3000 meters.

• They receive substantial rainfall, ranging from 150 cm to 300 cm annually, and have a moderate temperature range of 11°C to 14°C. These forests are evergreen, with trees having large girths and branches covered in ferns and mosses.

• Key species include Deodar, Indian chestnut, birch, and various types of oaks and pines. They are distributed in the higher hills of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, as well as in the Eastern Himalayan region.