Question

Stratification can be described as

• A. Organizing organisms into recognizable structures or patterns
• B. Vertical zonation of a particular landscape
• C. Categorizing organisms on the basis of height
• D. Categorizing organisms based on ecosystems

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

Vertical zonation of a particular landscape

Stratification deals with organizing organisms into recognizable structures and patterns. This process depends on the physical and physiological need of the species. If we are to take a landscape, the vertical zones in the landscape based on the height of the trees in the area is what we call as stratas. This process of zonation is called stratification.