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Trees in snowy areas are conical in shape to prevent overwhelming amounts of snow from piling up on the branches and foliage. A large bushy tree would college huge amounts of snow on the top, easily breaking the branches and eventually killing the tree. The conical shape, with branches growing perpendicularly out of a vertical trunk allows the branches to bend slightly downward due to the extra weight of the snow without breaking, minimizing the amount of snow that may pile up on the branches.
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Why trees found in hilly areas are in conical shapes?
Almost all tree have a conical shape. It doesn't matter where they live. The leaves at the top would shade the leaves below if that branch wasn't longer to put their leaves in the sun. The next branches do the same.
Why are pine trees conical in shape?
The cone shape of pine trees is a structural adaptation. As a result, the branches do not break under the weight of snow.
Where are the mountain vegetation in India?
It is basically found only at the foothills of the Himalayas, where the trees reach a height of 1500 to 2500 meters! The trees are mostly conical in shape and hence they are called coniferous trees. The important trees of this region are Pine, Deodar and Chir.
Why are evergreen trees conical?
Many of the trees are adapted to withstand large and heavy snowfalls and most conifers are conicalshaped trees that shed snow easily without breaking limbs or some of them also have very thick bark to protect them from fire.
What is a snowy owls territory?
a snowy owls habitat is full of snow and trees (usually snowy place)
Is the taiga a grassland?
The lanscape if taiga is full of trees and is snowy.
Can koalas live in the Snowy Mountains?
Yes. As long as the eucalypt forests are maintained for their habitat
Where is the coniferous region located?
The coniferous regions are the ones where there is large numbers cone shaped trees. Basically, the coniferous region is mostly snowy one. The trees have an inverted cone shape, to prevent snow accumulation on them, which may freeze them to death. Regions of Alps, Kashmir in India, the snowy Himalayas, Andes, etc do come under coniferous region. Rate this ans....whatever whether u liked or not. ;)
Were do snowy owls nest?
there aren't many trees where they live so they nest on the ground.
What are facts about pine trees?
Pine trees are Coniferous plants, and therefore has a thick pine-like "leaves". These trees are usually located in temperate forests and is adapted to withstand harsh, cold, and snowy winters. It also developed a shape very unique, so that when it snows, the snow simply falls off, rather than possibly harming the tree.
Do you get seasons in Animal Crossing Wild World?
Yes you do! You get the 4 seasons; Winter-Snowy Trees and Snowy Ground Spring-Green all over Summer-Same thing as ^^ Fall-Trees Start To Get Red Flowers Grow all season for some reason
Why are there no trees in South Park Colorado?
Because they live in a snowy mountain range it is often unlike trees to grow in the area. South park has trees you just dont see them. also, they live right by a forest, so there is trees
