Why is Vegetation Important?

Why is vegetation important?

• It only affects the climate of a region.

• It affects the soil, interactions within the environment, and the climate of a region.

• It only affects the people who live in the region.

• It has no effect on the environment.

What are the three major natural vegetation regions around the world?

• Forests, grasslands, and deserts

• Forests, mountains, and rivers

• Grasslands, oceans, and deserts

• Deserts, mountains, and rivers

Which type of forest is found in northern regions?

• Tropical forests

• Boreal forests

• Subtropical forests

• Deciduous forests

Where are tropical forests located?

• In northern regions

• Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

• Just north of the Tropic of Cancer

• Just south of the Tropic of Capricorn

What type of leaves do coniferous trees have?

• Broad, flat leaves

• Needle-shaped leaves

• Large, broad leaves

• Small, round leaves

What is the main difference between coniferous and deciduous trees?

• Coniferous trees lose all their leaves in part of the year, deciduous trees do not.

• Deciduous trees have needle-shaped leaves, coniferous trees have broad leaves.

• Coniferous trees have needle-shaped leaves, deciduous trees lose all their leaves in part of the year.

• Deciduous trees are evergreen, coniferous trees are not.

What are the six main forest types mentioned in the text?

• Tropical broadleaf forests, subtropical broadleaf forests, Mediterranean forests, broadleaf deciduous forests, mixed forests, and needleleaf evergreen or boreal forests

• Tropical broadleaf forests, subtropical broadleaf forests, Mediterranean forests, coniferous forests, mixed forests, and needleleaf evergreen or boreal forests

• Tropical broadleaf forests, subtropical broadleaf forests, Mediterranean forests, broadleaf deciduous forests, mixed forests, and tropical forests

• Tropical broadleaf forests, subtropical broadleaf forests, Mediterranean forests, broadleaf deciduous forests, mixed forests, and deciduous forests

What are the two types of grasslands mentioned in the text?

• Tropical grassland and Mediterranean forest

• Tropical grassland and mid-latitude grassland

• Subtropical broadleaf forest and mixed forest

• Boreal forest and tropical grassland

What is the annual precipitation level that defines a desert region?

• 100 mm or less

• 150 mm or less

• 200 mm or less

• 250 mm or less

Which type of desert is usually hot?

• Tundra

• High-mountain vegetation

• Semi-desert scrub

• Boreal forest