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The map below shows world distribution of forests. Use it to answer questions below. Name the forest vegetation marked x and y Explain four ways in which...

      

The map below shows world distribution of forests. Use it to answer questions below.
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Name the forest vegetation marked x and y
Explain four ways in which the forest vegetation marked z has adopted to climatic conditions in the area.

  

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Kavungya
i) Name the forest vegetation marked ‘X’ and ‘Y’.
X-------Tropical rain forest
Y-------Mediterranean forest.

ii) Explain four ways in which the forest vegetation marked ‘Z’ has adapted to the climatic conditions
of the area.
- The needle- like leaves help to reduce the loss of water from the trees in winter when there is no moisture to be absorbed from the soil.
- The wide shallow roots enable trees to tap water from the top soil as the subsoil is frozen .
- Most of the trees are evergreen so as to have maximum utilization of sunlight during the short growing season.
- Tree trunks are flexible to enable them sway without breaking during the strong winds.
- The trees have conical shape and flexible branches which allows snow to slide easily/ and to minimize damage to the trees.
- The leaves have a tough waxy skin which protects them from winter cold.
Kavungya answered the question on May 28, 2019 at 16:17


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