The vegetation type characterized by (i) a large expanse of grassland with scattered trees and shrubs, (ii) lying between tropical rain forest and tropical steppes and deserts and (iii) flat-topped trees, is called

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Q: 97 (CDS-I/2014)
The vegetation type characterized by (i) a large expanse of grassland with scattered trees and shrubs, (ii) lying between tropical rain forest and tropical steppes and deserts and (iii) flat-topped trees, is called

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Geography

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CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 3: tropical savanna.

Option 1, mid-latitude broad-leaf mixed forest, refers to a type of vegetation found in the middle latitudes that consists of a mix of broad-leaf deciduous and evergreen trees. This type of forest is not characterized by grassland or flat-topped trees, so it is not the correct answer.

Option 2, temperate rainforest, refers to a type of vegetation found in temperate regions that receives a high amount of rainfall. It is characterized by coniferous trees and dense vegetation. This type of forest is not typically found in tropical regions or characterized by grassland, so it is not the correct answer.

Option 4, mid-latitude grassland, refers to a type of vegetation found in the middle latitudes that consists mainly of grasses. Although this option describes a vegetation type with grassland, it does not mention the presence of scattered trees and shrubs or flat-topped trees. Therefore, it is not the correct answer.

The correct answer, tropical savanna, describes a vegetation type commonly found in tropical regions. It is characterized by a large expanse of grassland with scattered trees and shrubs. The presence of flat-topped trees is also a