Question

The map below shows some vegetation regions of the world. Use it to answer the questions below

1. Name the vegetation marked H, J and K. 
2. Describe the characteristics of the vegetation found in the area shaded and marked L.

Answer 1

1.   
   • H - Coniferous forest 
   • J - tundra v K
   • K -Tropical desert
2.   
   • Trees grow close to each other/ closely packed
   • Trees form canopies/ 3 distinct layers
   • Trees have straight smooth trunks
   • Most tree species are hardwood
   • The forest trees are evergreen
   • Trees have broad leaves/ drip-tipped leaves
   • Forests have little/ no undergrowth
   • Forests consists of a variety of tree species
   • Some trees have buttress roots
   • The trees are tall
   • The forest have climbers/ epiphytes
   • Trees take long to mature