Consider the following factors with respect to the vegetation of a region: 1. Rainfall 2. Topography 3. Soil 4. Temperature 5. AltitudeWhich of the above influences natural vegetation of a given location?

🔑 Key Points
🌟 Climate, soil, and topography are the major determinants that influence Natural Vegetation of a place. The main climatic factors are rainfall and temperature.

⭐ Rainfall
→ The amount of annual rainfall has a great bearing on the type of vegetation.

⭐ Temperature
→ In the Himalayas and other mountainous places with elevations of more than 900 metres, temperature is a crucial factor.
→ In the Himalayan region, as the temperature drops with height, the vegetation transforms from tropical to subtropical, temperate, and finally alpine.

⭐ Soil
→ In a few areas, the soil is also a deciding factor.
→ Mangrove forests and swamp forests are two examples of ecosystems where soil is a crucial component.

⭐ Topography
→ Topography is responsible for certain minor types, e.g., alpine flora, tidal forests, etc.