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The Worlds Vegetation Zones
 * ice cap- permanent ice and snow;no plant life
 * tundra- treeless plain with grasses, mosses, and scrubs adapted to a cold climate
 * coniferous forest- evergreen trees with needles and cones
 * mixed forest- a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees
 * deciduous forest- trees with broad, flat leaves that are shed before winter
 * Temperate grassland- short and tall grasses adapted to cool climates
 * chaparral- small trees and bushes adapted to a mediterranean climate
 * desert scrub- small trees, bushes and other plants adapted to a dry climate
 * desert- arid region with few plants
 * tropical grassland- grasses and scattered trees adapted to a tropical wet and dry climate
 * broad evergreen forest- tall trees with large leaves that remain green all yea

Questions: Q:What is a Vegetation zone? A:Vegetation zones are areas with similar groups of plants. Q:What has the biggest effect on a vegetation zone? A:Climate