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Q. Why are the western slopes of Western Ghats covered with dense forest in comparison to the eastern slopes?
Answer: More rainfall
Notes: The western slopes of the Western Ghats are covered with thick forests because the western slope gets much heavier rainfall than the eastern slopes. Moisture laden air moves eastwards across, the Western Ghats during the monsoon season.

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