Key Points
Key Points: Introduction of Natural Vegetation
- Natural vegetation refers to plants that grow naturally without human help and remain undisturbed for a long time.
- It includes trees, shrubs, grasses, climbers, and creepers that adjust to the climate and soil of the region.
- Climate factors like temperature and rainfall determine the type of natural vegetation in an area.
- The Tropic of Cancer divides India into tropical (south) and temperate (north) regions, affecting vegetation patterns.
- Flora means plant species of a region, vegetation means plant communities, and a forest is a large area covered with trees and undergrowth.
