Trees occupy the top vertical strata or layer of a forest, shrubs the second and herbs and grasses occupy the bottom layers. This phenomenon is called:
Question 12
State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, give the correct statement. (a) Forests influence climate, water cycle and air quality. (b) In a forest, trees form the uppermost layer, followed by herbs. The shrubs form the lowest layer of vegetation. (c) The forest keeps on growing and changing and can regenerate (d) Forests protect the soil from erosion.