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Question
How has modernization changed the natural vegetation of the Mediterranean and steppe regions?
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Solution
- Mediterranean region: Due to modernization, most of the natural vegetation has been replaced by grain farms, orchards of citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges and vineyards.
- Steppes region (Temperate Grassland): Vast areas of grasslands have been converted into rich farmlands that grow wheat, barley, and other food grains.
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