Question

The diagram below represents zones of natural vegetation on a mountain within tropical regions,

1. Name the vegetation zones marked X,Y and Z 
2. Give two reasons why the mountain top has no vegetation

Answer 1

1. X-heath and moorland
   Y-Bamboo forest
   Z-Rainfall forest
2.  
   • Surface is mainly bare rocks hence no soil to support any vegetation.
   • Very low temperature to support any vegetation.
   • Water is in snow form hence not available for plants