Vegetation Flashcards
Different Types + How many zones
Dessert~Semi-Dessert~Rainforest~Savanna~Grassland~Woodland/Scrub
11 zones
Dessert
Arid area of land with low precipitation. Low vegetation and animal life
Semi-Dessert
Arid area land with slightly more precipitations (than dessert). More vegetation and animal life
Grassland
Land with dominant vegetation: Grass and very few trees
Savanna
Area of grassland which features some trees and bushes and can support large animals
Woodland
Contain grass, bushes and trees. They can support large animals (giraffe or elephant). Found in more mountainous eastern and southern parts of Africa
Rainforest
Found in worm, moist areas close to equator. Due to rainfall, abundant plant and animal life