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UPPSC 2001 GS-I World Geography
Question

The coniferous forests are not found in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Amazon

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Amazon”.
Coniferous forests are characterized by cone-bearing evergreen trees like pines, spruces, and firs.

The Amazon rainforest is a tropical rainforest with a hot, humid climate and a vast diversity of broadleaf trees.

Coniferous forests thrive in cooler climates with well-defined seasons. Scandinavia, Canada, and Finland all have regions with suitable climates that support coniferous forests.

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