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Distinguish between Moist Deciduous and Dry Deciduous Forests.

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S. No.	Moist Deciduous Forests	Dry Deciduous Forests
1.	They are Found in areas where rainfall is between 100 to 200 cm.	They are found in areas of lower rainfall i.e. 70 to 100 cms.
2.	They cover the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, Shiwaliks, Chotangpur plateau, etc.	They cover rainier parts of the Deccan plateau and the western Ganga plains.
3.	They provide better and more valuble timber	They are less important for commercial exploitation
4.	Examples: Teak and sal trees and bamboo, shisham and sandalwood	Examples: Sal is the most important tree and others are peepal and neem