9th Class Social Science Nature Vegetation & Wildlife

  • question_answer 1)
    Why are the southern slopes in Himalayan region covered with thick vegetation are cover as compared to northern slopes of the same hills?  

    Answer:

    The growth of vegetation depends upon the amount sunlight and rainfall received. The southern slopes of the Himalaya receive more rain due to the south west monsoon winds which travel west along the southern slops. The northern slopes do not receive any such rainfall. So the southern slopes are covered with thick vegetation as compared to the northern slopes.  


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