Multiple choice

Which type of forest is commonly known as monsoon forest?

  1. Temperate evergreen

  2. Temperate deciduous

  3. Tropical evergreen

  4. Tropical deciduous
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical deciduous forests are commonly called monsoon forests because they shed leaves during the dry season and grow new leaves when monsoon rains arrive. Tropical evergreen forests don't shed leaves, while temperate forests are in cooler regions.

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