Vegetation Flashcards

1
Q

Sub arctic conifer forest of North America and Eurasia. Dominated by fir Spruce and Tamarack

A

Boreal Forest

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2
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A forest structure with multiple levels of growth from the ground up. A forest in which undergrowth closes out the area between the canopy to cover an area greater than 40% of the ground

A

Closed forest

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3
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Forest types typically closed formations

A

Mangrove forest and tropical rainforest

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4
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Define open forest

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Formations with discontinuous tree layer but with a coverage of at least 10% and less than 40%

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5
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Examples of open forest formations

A

savannas, woodlands in Africa

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6
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Classification of closed forests (4)

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Broadleafed forest, coniferous forest, bamboo/palms formations, mixed forest

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7
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What factor is the USDA hardiness zone based on

A

Average annual minimum winter temperature

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8
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Factors used to evaluate economic value of trees [4]

A

Size, species, condition/health, location

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9
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Fascination

A

Deformity that occurs in the plant

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10
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A plant that grows only in or on water

A

Hydrophyte

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