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Grade 6- Vegetation in Eastern Africa

 Vegetation refers to plants that grow in a place. It consist of trees, bushes, grass and shrubs.

The vegetation that grows on its own is called Natural Vegetation.

The vegetation that is planted is called Planted Vegetation.

 

Types of vegetation in Eastern Africa

The main types of vegetation in Eastern Africa includes.

Tropical rain forest vegetation.

  1. Savannah grassland.

  2. Desert vegetation.

  3. Papyrus swamp vegetation.

  4. Mangrove forest vegetation.

  5. Mountain forest vegetation.

  6. Semi- desert scrub.


Characteristics of the Main Types of Vegetation in Eastern Africa

  • Various types of vegetation has different characteristics

  • Savannah woodland vegetation

  • Provide enough sunlight to reach the ground

  • Trees of medium height cover large area

 

 Mountain Vegetation

Mountain vegetation is mostly affected by the altitude

From the top mountain to bottom.

The mountain ranges from

  1. Rock

  2. Heath and moorland

  3. Bamboo

  4. Rain forest

  5. Savannah


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