WAEC Geography 2012 Question 38

Question 38

Vegetation

The Mediterranean vegetation is described as xerophytic vegetation because it is

  1. A.heat resistant.
  2. B.fire resistant.
  3. C.wind resistant.
  4. D.drought resistant.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (drought resistant.)

Explanation

Xerophytes are plants adapted to survive long dry periods, like the Mediterranean dry summer.