Tropical Deciduous Forests
Students will study the features, distribution, and economic importance of tropical deciduous forests, also known as monsoon forests.
Key Questions
- Explain why tropical deciduous forests are called 'monsoon forests'.
- Analyze the adaptations of trees in deciduous forests to seasonal water availability.
- Compare the economic utility of deciduous forests with that of evergreen forests.
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