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Vegetation is a general term for the plant life of a region; it refers to the ground cover provided by plants. It is a general term, without specific reference to particular taxa, life forms, structure, spatial extent, or any other specific botanical or geographic characteristics. It is broader than the term flora which refers exclusively to species composition. Perhaps the closest synonym is plant community, but vegetation can, and often does, refer to a wider range of spatial scales than that term does, including scales as large as the global. Primeval redwood forests, coastal mangrove stands, sphagnum bogs, desert soil crusts, roadside weed patches, wheat fields, cultivated gardens and lawns; all are encompassed by the term vegetation.
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∙ 10y agolatitude,elevation,ocean currents and rainfall
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∙ 9y agoThere are several factors that contribute to the variations in climate and vegetation in western North America. These factors include the Rocky Mountains, the winds, and the ocean currents.
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What does the term mythic west refer to?
The image of the West presented in American folklore and popular culture
Who is Manley West?
manley west is a jamaican scientist
What mountains are west of North America?
the mountains on the west side of north America are called the Rocky Mountains
Who did James e west marry?
James E. West married Marion Speaks on June 19th, 1907.
Is there a scientific word for north south east west?
up (north) down (south) left (west) right (east)
What historical settlement created the diverse population that settlers encountered in the West?
native American tribes and European settlers
Why does California have a diverse population?
it brought diverse groups of people to the west
What factors cause variations in climate and vegetation in the US?
Climate has a major impact on the variety and distributions of vegetation in the West. Temperature and moisture levels are the two major variables that determine the types of vegetation in a region and the West generally experiences warmer drier climates which limits the types of vegetation that can grow there. In the West climate determines the presence of deserts grasslands coniferous forests and temperate rainforests. Because of the wide range of climates the West can be home to a variety of vegetation including: Cacti and other succulents in the driest regions Trees such as pines and junipers in the mountains Grasses shrubs and other low-lying plants in grasslands Tall evergreens in temperate rainforestsThe distribution of vegetation in the West is also determined by climate. Areas with higher rainfall may support more diverse and plentiful vegetation while areas with lower rainfall may have less vegetation. Additionally the climate affects the type of vegetation that can be found in the region. For example deserts are found in areas with very little rainfall while temperate rainforests are found in areas with higher rainfall. The variety and distributions of vegetation in the West are ultimately determined by the climate of the region.
Climate and vegetation in West Virginia?
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What kind of vegetation are in west?
ambot
What are the main vegetation regions in the US?
Northeast, South, Midwest, and West are four main vegetation regions.
Describe labor specialization?
Labor specialization led to a diverse West African economy. How?? I need a reason why.
What are the three vegetation zones of west Africa?
the vegetation zones are Savannah and Steppe.
Good description of marine west coast vegetation?
Lots of trees
Vegetation in the west region?
crops
What was one effect of the four vegetation zones in west Africa?
filthy water
Vegetation in the Marine West Coast Climate?
deep weather dry nutrience
