12/9/15 Geography Project Vegetation in Kennedy Road Agnes Chung Kiki Ho Winnie Lee Jenna Lui.
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Transcript of 12/9/15 Geography Project Vegetation in Kennedy Road Agnes Chung Kiki Ho Winnie Lee Jenna Lui.
12/9/15
Geography ProjectVegetation in Kennedy
Road
Agnes ChungKiki Ho
Winnie Lee Jenna Lui
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12/9/15
What are the major physical constraints to the growth of vegetation in Kennedy Road? How does vegetation adapt to such physical constraints? Use photos to illustrate your answers.
Physical constraints Vegetation adaptation Photos
Heavy rainfall and high humidity in summer
Thick waxy and drip tip leaves to shed excess rain from leaves
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Physical constraints
Vegetation adaptation
Photos
Heavy rainfallhigh humidity in summer
Shallow roots to take nutrients from top soil due to waterlogging
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Physical constraints
Vegetation adaptation
Photos
Expose to heavy rain and wind
Buttress roots to provide mechanical support of tress against wind and weight
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Physical constraints Vegetation adaptation
Photos
High density of vegetation -> competition of sunlight
Broad umbrella-shaped crown and high branches of emergent layer to catch sunlight
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Physical constraints Vegetation adaptation
Photos
High density of vegetation -> competition of sunlight
Broad leaves of shrub layer to compete for sunlight
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12/9/15
Which vegetation in Kennedy Road impresses you most? Explain.
Explanation Photos
Many ariel rootsThick stem
Huge and tallLong history
Drip tip leaves
Winnie Lee