Collect And Classify Term 2 - Specht Communities
Quick revision of the basics of Specht classification.
- 1.
FOLIAGE COVER: 70-100% CANOPY HEIGHT: Trees 10-30m
- A.
Closed Forest
- B.
Tall Forest
- C.
Tall Open Forest
- D.
Open Forest
- E.
Woodland
- F.
Heath
Correct Answer
A. Closed ForestExplanation
Based on the given information, the foliage cover is 70-100% and the canopy height is 10-30m, which indicates a dense forest with tall trees. This description matches the characteristics of a closed forest, where the tree canopy is dense and tall, resulting in high foliage cover.Rate this question:
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- 2.
FOLIAGE COVER: 50-70% CANOPY HEIGHT: Trees >30m
- A.
Closed Forest
- B.
Tall Forest
- C.
Tall Open Forest
- D.
Open Forest
- E.
Woodland
- F.
Heath
Correct Answer
C. Tall Open ForestExplanation
Based on the provided information of a foliage cover of 50-70% and a canopy height where trees exceed 30 meters, the correct classification would likely be Tall Open Forest. This classification typically refers to forest areas where trees are tall but the canopy is not completely closed, allowing for significant light penetration, which aligns with the given foliage cover percentage.Rate this question:
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- 3.
FOLIAGE COVER: 30-50% CANOPY HEIGHT: Trees >30m
- A.
Closed Forest
- B.
Tall Forest
- C.
Tall Open Forest
- D.
Open Forest
- E.
Woodland
- F.
Heath
Correct Answer
C. Tall Open ForestExplanation
The given information states that the foliage cover is 30-50% and the canopy height is trees greater than 30m. Based on this information, the most suitable answer is "Tall Open Forest." This is because the foliage cover and canopy height indicate a forested area with tall trees, but the foliage cover is not dense enough to classify it as a closed forest. Therefore, "Tall Open Forest" best describes the characteristics mentioned.Rate this question:
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- 4.
FOLIAGE COVER: 30-70% CANOPY HEIGHT: Trees 10-30m
- A.
Closed Forest
- B.
Tall Forest
- C.
Tall Open Forest
- D.
Open Forest
- E.
Woodland
- F.
Heath
Correct Answer
D. Open ForestExplanation
Based on the given information, the foliage cover is between 30-70% and the canopy height is between 10-30m. These characteristics suggest that the area is not completely covered by trees, but still has a significant amount of tree cover. Therefore, the most appropriate classification for this area would be "Open Forest," as it indicates a forested area with a relatively open canopy.Rate this question:
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- 5.
FOLIAGE COVER: 10-30% CANOPY HEIGHT: Trees 10-30m
- A.
Closed Forest
- B.
Tall Forest
- C.
Tall Open Forest
- D.
Open Forest
- E.
Woodland
- F.
Heath
Correct Answer
E. WoodlandExplanation
The given information states that the foliage cover is 10-30% and the canopy height is 10-30m. Based on these characteristics, the most appropriate answer is woodland. Woodland typically has a lower foliage cover and shorter canopy height compared to closed forest or tall forest. Additionally, the presence of heath is not mentioned in the given information, so it can be ruled out as the answer.Rate this question:
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- 6.
FOLIAGE COVER: 30-70% CANOPY HEIGHT: Shrubs
- A.
Closed Forest
- B.
Tall Forest
- C.
Tall Open Forest
- D.
Open Forest
- E.
Woodland
- F.
Heath
Correct Answer
F. HeathExplanation
Based on the given information, which states that the foliage cover is 30-70% and the canopy height is shrubs, the most appropriate answer is Heath. Heath is a type of vegetation characterized by low-lying shrubs and a relatively low foliage cover. This aligns with the information provided in the question.Rate this question:
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