Question

The trees occupy the top vertical strata of a forest, shrubs the second and herbs and grasses occupy the bottom layers, this represents

• A. landfilling
• B. productivity
• C. stratification
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels is called stratification. For example, trees occupy top vertical strata or layers of a forest, shrubs the second and herbs and grasses occupy the bottom layers.