Vegetation Patterns in Volcanic Landscapes

What is the primary reason for vegetation becoming shorter and sparser at higher altitudes?

• Higher rainfall

• Colder climate and thinner soils

• Increased soil fertility

• Warmer temperatures

Which plant is known to survive at high altitudes on Mount Ruapehu?

• Mountain Daisy

• Podocarp

• Moss

• Mountain Beech

What is a distinguishing feature of Podocarps compared to pines?

• They are deciduous

• They bear small fruit

• They grow in deserts

• They have cones

Which tree is known for its buttress roots in New Zealand?

• Pukatea

• Hinau

• Kahikatea

• Rimu

Which tree species is known to grow up to 68 meters tall in New Zealand?

• Totara

• Kahikatea

• Rimu

• Miro

What is the main reason for the sparse vegetation in the Rangipo Desert?

• Sterilized seeds and poor soil quality

• High rainfall

• Abundant plant life

• Rich soil quality

What is the term for the gradual stages by which a mature vegetation association develops?

• Climatic adaptation

• Plant colonization

• Vegetation succession

• Soil erosion

Which introduced plant species has impacted vegetation succession in Tongariro National Park?

• Mountain Beech

• Purple Heather

• Rimu

• Kahikatea

How does the aspect of a mountain slope affect vegetation?

• It reduces rainfall

• It increases plant height

• It creates microclimates

• It determines the soil type

What is the climax vegetation of high altitudes in Tongariro National Park?

• Epiphytes

• Tussock grass

• Mountain Beech

• Podocarp forest