Sandalwood is an example of:

Sandalwood is an example of: Correct Answer Deciduous forest

The correct answer is Deciduous forests.

Key Points

  • In the deciduous forests, trees lose their leaves annually (usually in autumn).
  • Sandalwood is a dry deciduous forest species found in China, India, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines. 
    • IUCN Red List status: Vulnerable.
    • India has placed an export ban on Sandalwood timber.
  • ​Trees in tropical deciduous forests lose their leaves in the dry season and regrow them in the rainy season.
    • While, in temperate deciduous forests, trees lose their leaves in the fall and regrow them in the spring.
  • Annual rainfall: 30-60 inches. 
  • Fauna found:- Insects, spiders, reptiles and birds. Mice, rabbits, foxes, deer, otters, bears etc.
  • Flora found:- Oak, birch, beech, elm and maple etc.

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