Question

what is natural vegetation?Give some examples of vegetation. 1+1=2 marks​

Answer 1

Answer:

Natural vegetation refers to the plant life that grows naturally in a geographical region. It varies from place to place and is dependent upon factors like temperature and moisture. It exists in the biosphere or the zone of contact between the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. The plants that make up natural vegetation are valuable resources as they provide timber, fruits, medicinal plants, shelter to animals, oxygen and protect soil and store water. Thus, they are an important component of ecosystem. The major vegetation types are forests, grasslands, scrubs and tundra.

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Answer 2

Natural vegetation refers to a plant community, which has grown naturally without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time.

This is termed as a virgin vegetation. Thus, cultivated crops and fruits, orchards form part of vegetation but not natural vegetation.

Natural vegetation means the plants that have not been grown by humans.

• The growth of vegetation depends on temperature and moisture.

• It also depends on factors like slope and thickness of soil. It is categorized into three broad categories: Forest, grassland and shrubs.