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JAMB UTME - Geography - 2020

Question 1 Report

In which of the following types of vegetation would broad-leaved evergreen, lianas and epiphytyes be commonly found?
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Broad-leaved evergreens, lianas, and epiphytes are commonly found in tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests are characterized by their high rainfall, warm temperatures, and abundant vegetation. Broad-leaved evergreens are trees that retain their leaves year-round, providing a constant source of food and shelter for wildlife. Lianas are woody vines that climb up trees, sometimes reaching the forest canopy, and epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants for support, but do not take nutrients from them. The other types of vegetation listed are: - Deciduous woodland, which is characterized by trees that lose their leaves in the fall and grow new leaves in the spring. - Chaparral, which is a type of vegetation found in Mediterranean climates and is characterized by tough, leathery leaves and a dense shrub layer. - Boral forest, which is a type of forest found in cool, temperate climates and is characterized by tall, coniferous trees with needle-like leaves.
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