G6 - Vegetation Regions

​​Forests

Forests are areas with trees grouped in a way so their leaves shade the ground. Forests can be found just about anywhere trees can grow, from below sea level to high in the mountains.

​​Grasslands

Deserts have almost no rainfall. Desert soil is often sandy, rocky, or gravely. Plant life is highly specialized to adapt to these coarse, dry conditions, with long roots, small leaves, stems that store water, and prickly spines that discourage animals from touching or eating them.

​​Desert

Tundra is an area where tree growth is difficult because of cold temperatures. Vegetation in tundra is limited to a few shrubs, grasses, and mosses.

​​Tundra

Vegetation Regions types

Grasslands are flat and open areas where grasses are the dominant type of vegetation. Grasslands can be found on every continent except Antarctica.