Question
Elaborate the temperature characteristics of various vegetation zones.
Solution
Temperature Characteristics of the Vegetation Zones
|
Vegetation Zones |
Mean Average Temp. °C (in degree) |
Mean Temp. Jan. °C |
Remarks |
|
Tropical |
Above 24°C |
Above 18° |
No Frost |
|
Sub-tropical |
17°C to 24°C |
10°C to 18°C |
Frost is rare |
|
Temperate |
7°C to 17°C |
-1°C to (-10) °C |
Frost some snow |
|
Alpine |
Below 7°C |
Below-l°C |
Snow |
