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9th Class Social Science Nature Vegetation & Wildlife Question Bank Short Answer Type - Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

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    Why are the western slopes of the Western Ghats covered with thick forests and not the eastern slopes?

    Answer:

    The western slopes of the Western Ghats get heavy rainfall of more than 200 cm and the region is warm and wet throughout the year. It has luxuriant forests. The eastern slopes are on the Leeward side of the Western Ghats, in the rain-shadow region. The rainfall is scanty on the eastern slopes, with less growth of trees.


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