Question 14Discuss geographical conditions and highlight ecological significanceGS1GS1

Discuss the geographical conditions responsible for the development of shola forests in the upper reaches of the Western Ghats. Highlight their ecological significance. (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

Shola forests are evergreen forests found in upper reaches of the western ghats

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Main Body

Geographical conditions responsible for development: (1) High geographic rainfall from south-west monsoon (2) Higher altitude regions supports growth (3) Moderate temperature at altitude (4) Continuous nature of Western ghats enables development (5) Proximity to west coast & Arabian sea (6) lies on windward side of Arabian sea branch of south west monsoon (7) Characteristics of soil promote growth of shola forests in region

Ecological Significance: (1) Rich in bio diversity → western ghats is a global biodiversity hotspot (2) Have a cooling effect on surrounding area (3) Sequester large amount of carbon hence helps combat climate change (4) High degree of endemism of species of plants/animals (5) Interne surface albedo have reduce global warming (6) Livelihoods of local communities → source of timber & other resources (7) Air as natural barriers/bio-shields (8) Reduce landslide vulnerability by producing soil erosion (deep roots)

— Aryan Yadav · AIR 31

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Conclusion

Shola forests are crucial ecosystem requiring preservation on lines of UN strategic action plan on forests 2017-30

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Diagram

Shola Forest region map/diagram shown

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Aryan Yadav

AIR 31

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Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Distribution of Key Natural Resources and Geographical Features

Shola forests - geographical conditions

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descriptive, geographical

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