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• Trees growing in plains with less rainfall shed their leaves
in autumn and bear new leaves in spring. These trees

are called deciduous trees. Sheesham and teak are some
deciduous trees.

Teak, a deciduous tree

• Trees growing in plains with heavy rainfall do not shed their

leaves. Instead, these trees keep replacing their old leaves
with newer ones and appear green throughout the year.
These trees are called evergreen trees. Mango, bamboo

and ashoka trees are some evergreen trees.

• Plants found in plains have many branches and leaves.
Mango, an evergreen tree

Plants growing in deserts

Deserts are very large areas of land that receive very less rainfall. The soil in desert is
sandy. Plants growing in deserts are adapted to survive in the presence of least amount

of water. They have the following adaptations to survive in deserts.
• Leaves are modifi ed into spines and thorns to prevent loss

of water.
• Stems of these plants are green, and thus, perform
photosynthesis. They also store food and water for the

plant.
• Cactus, date palm and aloe vera are some examples of

desert plants. Cactus, a desert plant

Plants growing on hills

Hills or mountains are the higher areas of land. They are colder
than plains. Snowfall usually occurs in winters on mountains.

Trees growing in these areas adapt to live in cold conditions
and show the following adaptations.

• Trees have thick barks. They are usually tall, straight and
cone-shaped. This allows snow to slide off their branches

easily. Trees on mountains

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