Question 25
VegetationA major characteristic of the tropical woodland vegetation is that
- A.it consists of grass and shrubs only
- B.the forest consists of scattered trees only
- C.it consists mainly of mangroves
- D.the forest is too closely spaced to permit any undergrowth
- E.its open forest permits the growth of grass
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (its open forest permits the growth of grass)
Explanation
Tropical woodland trees are spaced apart, so sunlight reaches the ground and grass grows beneath them.