Which one of the following groups of cities does not have Sclerophyll as its natural vegetation cover?

Sclerophyll vegetation is the characteristic natural cover of the Mediterranean biome, defined by stunted, tough shrubs with leathery leaves that withstand hot, dry summers and mild, moist winters [2]. This biome is geographically restricted to specific regions between 30° and 45° latitudes, including the Mediterranean Basin, central California (Los Angeles), central Chile (Valparaiso), the southern tip of South Africa (Cape Town), and parts of southern and western Australia (Perth and Adelaide) [5]. In these regions, the vegetation is known by local names such as chaparral, fynbos, and mallee [1]. Las Vegas is located in the Mojave Desert, characterized by desert vegetation rather than Mediterranean sclerophyll. Queensland, Australia, primarily features tropical and subtropical rainforests, dry forests, or savannas rather than the temperate sclerophyll shrublands found in the southern parts of the continent [4].

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1. [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 3: MAJOR BIOMES > 5. Mediterranean or Sclerophyllous Biome > p. 12
2. [2] Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 19: The Warm Temperate Western Margin (Mediterranean) Climate > Natural Vegetation > p. 184
3. [3] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 3: MAJOR BIOMES > 5. Mediterranean or Sclerophyllous Biome > p. 11
4. [5] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6038726/
5. [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_climate