Question

forest are broadly classified as tropical temperate grass land and mediterranean
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Answer 1

Answer:

true

Explanation:

forest are broadly classified as tropical, temperate, grass land and mediterranean

. True

Answer 2

Answer:

. Natural vegetation can be broadly divided into forests, Forests, Temperate Deciduous Forests, Mediterranean

grasslands, and shrubs. Forests or Vegetation, Coniferous Forests, and

Mangrove Forests.

2. Forests require suitable temperatures and plenty of

rainfall; grasslands are seen in areas with moderate 4. Grasslands can be classified as Tropical or Temperate.

rainfall; shrubs are common in dry areas which 5. Shrubs are short, woody, perennial plants. Thorny

receive little rainfall. shrubs and scrubs are common in dry areas which

3. Forests cover 30% of the total land area of the world. receive little rainfall. They can be of two types: Desert

They can be classified as: Tropical Evergreen Forests, Vegetation and Tundra Vegetation.

Tropical Deciduous Forests, Temperate Evergreen

New Terms

Ÿ Natural Vegetation: Refers to the different plants, Ÿ Coniferous Forests: Found in the higher latitudes of the

shrubs, trees, etc., that grow naturally in an area. Northern Hemisphere; have tall, straight, and widely

spaced evergreen trees.

Ÿ Wildlife: Refers to the different animals that are found

in a particular area. Ÿ Mangrove Forests: Also known as Tidal Forests; found

in swampy regions of deltas where the fresh water of

Ÿ Foliage: Leaves.

the river mingles with saline water of the sea during

Ÿ Tropical Evergreen Forests: Found in regions close to high tides.

the equator and tropics; have thick vegetation with

very tall evergreen trees. Ÿ Tropical Grasslands: Extend from either side of the

Equator to the Tropics; have tall and coarse grasses,

Ÿ Tropical Deciduous Forests: Found in monsoon which can grow up to a height of 3-4 m.

regions; more open and less luxuriant than evergreen

forests. Ÿ Temperate Grasslands: Found in mid-latitudinal regions

and interiors of continents; have short and nutritious

Ÿ Temperate Evergreen Forests: Found in mid-latitudinal grasses.

coastal regions; dense, remain green throughout the

year. Ÿ Shrubs: Short, woody, perennial plants.

Ÿ Desert Vegetation: Found in deserts located on the

Ÿ Temperate Deciduous Forests: Found in higher

latitudes. western margins of continents; shrubs are spaced out,

have long roots, and few or no leaves.

Ÿ Mediterranean Forests: Primarily found in areas

around the Mediterranean Sea in Europe, Africa, and Ÿ Tundra Vegetation: Found in Polar Regions of Europe,

Asia; open with wide spaces between trees, shrubs, Asia, and North America; vegetation includes mostly

etc. mosses, lichens, and small shrubs.

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